Lauren Pinchbeck food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Lauren Pinchbeck 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
This is a fresh result: Lauren Pinchbeck was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Church Of England School Ford End, Main Road, Great Waltham, CM3 1LQ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Lauren Pinchbeck among the 1,343 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,343 | 92% | ← Lauren Pinchbeck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lauren Pinchbeck 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.
Questions about Lauren Pinchbeck
What is Lauren Pinchbeck's food hygiene rating?
Lauren Pinchbeck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Lauren Pinchbeck 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 Lauren Pinchbeck last inspected?
Lauren Pinchbeck was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lauren Pinchbeck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lauren Pinchbeck compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Lauren Pinchbeck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Lauren Pinchbeck 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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