Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sir John Leman High School, Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy among the 1,993 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 86% | ← Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 200 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorshaw At Sir John Leman School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services At St Benets Rc School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The White House Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Dell Care Home Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Beccles Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| East Coast Community Healthcare CIC Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| W J Seppings Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Beccles Salvation Army Church And Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy
What is Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy's food hygiene rating?
Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy last inspected?
Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,319 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Lunchtime Company At Sir John Leman Academy and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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