Bransty Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Bransty 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: Bransty School, Haig Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 6EG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Bransty Primary School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Bransty Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Bransty 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 Bransty Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Lismore Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Glitz 'N' Glam Parties & Events Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Croft Hill Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2023 |
| Ali Taj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Frasers Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about Bransty Primary School
What is Bransty Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bransty Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Bransty 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 Bransty Primary School last inspected?
Bransty Primary School was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bransty Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bransty Primary School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bransty Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Bransty 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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