Cantrell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Nottingham City
Cantrell 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: Cantrell Primary School, Cantrell Road, NG6 9HJ
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Cantrell Primary 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% | ← Cantrell Primary 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 Very 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 Cantrell 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 Cantrell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arun Sole Trader Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Afro Fresh Intl. Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| A J Bradshaw Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
Questions about Cantrell Primary School
What is Cantrell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cantrell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Cantrell 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 Cantrell Primary School last inspected?
Cantrell Primary School was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months 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 Cantrell 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cantrell Primary 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 Cantrell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Cantrell 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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