Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: Caythorpe County Primary School, High Street, Caythorpe, NG32 3DR
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) 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 Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caythorpe & Frieston Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caythorpe Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2025 |
| The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Inn Caythorpe Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Caythorpe & Fulbeck Junior Football Club Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caythorpe Cricket Club Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Caythorpe Playing Field (and Social Club) Other catering premises | 216 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care)
What is Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care)'s food hygiene rating?
Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) 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 Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) last inspected?
Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) 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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