Forest Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Suffolk
Forest 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
This is a fresh result: Forest Academy was inspected on 2 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Forest Academy. Forest Academy, Bury Road, Brandon, IP27 0FP
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Forest Academy among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Forest Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Forest 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 Forest Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 68 yards away | Exempt | |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Flintknappers Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
| Peach Bower Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Hyams Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 143 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Brandon tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Star Brandon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China Garden Brandon Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Forest Academy
What is Forest Academy's food hygiene rating?
Forest Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Forest 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 Forest Academy last inspected?
Forest Academy was last inspected on 2 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forest 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 Forest Academy compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Forest Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Forest 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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