Larkrise Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Larkrise Primary 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
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Larkrise County Primary School, Dorset Avenue, Great Baddow, CM2 9UB
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Larkrise Primary School among the 1,327 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Larkrise Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 153 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 Larkrise Primary 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Larkrise Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Londis Baddow Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Buntys Of Chelmsford Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Care Uk Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Beehive Lane County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| AJS Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Baddow Hall Schools Catering Service School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Larkrise Primary School
What is Larkrise Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Larkrise Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 27 September 2024.
Is Larkrise Primary 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 Larkrise Primary School last inspected?
Larkrise Primary School was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 months 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 Larkrise Primary 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 Larkrise Primary School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Larkrise Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Larkrise Primary 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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