Epworth Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Lincolnshire
Epworth Primary 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Birchfield Road, Epworth, DN9 1DL
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Epworth Primary Academy among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Epworth Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Epworth Primary 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 Epworth Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Childrens Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2018 |
| Skools Out School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Old School Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 February 2025 |
| Epworth Thurlow Pavilion Other catering premises | 416 yards away | Exempt | |
| Londis (shop only) Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Epworth Primary Academy
What is Epworth Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Epworth Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Epworth Primary 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 Epworth Primary Academy last inspected?
Epworth Primary Academy was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Epworth Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Epworth Primary Academy compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Epworth Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Epworth Primary 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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