Langtoft Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Langtoft 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 7 September 2023, 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: Langtoft Primary School, Manor Close, Langtoft, PE6 9NB
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Langtoft Primary School among the 918 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 | 918 | 84% | ← Langtoft Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 Langtoft 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 Langtoft Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langtoft Pre School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Sport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Simply Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 March 2026 |
| The Waggon & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 372 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Budgens - Market Deeping Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Market Deeping Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Langtoft Primary School
What is Langtoft Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Langtoft Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 7 September 2023.
Is Langtoft 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 Langtoft Primary School last inspected?
Langtoft Primary School was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Langtoft 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 Langtoft Primary School compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Langtoft Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Langtoft 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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