Deeping St James Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Deeping St James Community 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Deeping St James County Primary School, Hereward Way, Deeping St James, PE6 8PZ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Deeping St James Community Primary School among the 917 places in South Kesteven 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 | 917 | 84% | ← Deeping St James Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Deeping St James Community 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 Deeping St James Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Spice Merchant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Deeping Local Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Beijing Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2025 |
| Wildflowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Waterton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Riceland Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Lunch Box Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Deeping St James Community Primary School
What is Deeping St James Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Deeping St James Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Deeping St James Community 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 Deeping St James Community Primary School last inspected?
Deeping St James Community Primary School was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Deeping St James Community 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 Deeping St James Community Primary School compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Deeping St James Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Deeping St James Community 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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