Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brentwood
Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School 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: Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Doddinghurst C Of E Junior School, Church Lane, Doddinghurst, CM15 0NJ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School 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 Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School
What is Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School 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 Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School last inspected?
Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School?
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 Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 663 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Doddinghurst Church Of England Junior School 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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