Henry Whipple School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Nottingham City
Henry Whipple 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 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Henry Whipple Primary School, Padstow Road, NG5 5GH
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Henry Whipple School among the 2,404 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,404 | 90% | ← Henry Whipple School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 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 Henry Whipple 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 Henry Whipple School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajaes Cob Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bakerdays Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Adventure Beer Company Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bal News N Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Alliance In Partnership Southwark Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Arnold Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
Questions about Henry Whipple School
What is Henry Whipple School's food hygiene rating?
Henry Whipple School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Henry Whipple 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 Henry Whipple School last inspected?
Henry Whipple School was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Henry Whipple School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henry Whipple School compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Henry Whipple School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Henry Whipple 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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