Whaplode C E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Holland
Whaplode C E 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 24 July 2025, 11 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: Mill Lane, Whaplode, Spalding Lincs, PE12 6TS
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Whaplode C E Primary School among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Whaplode C E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Whaplode C E 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 Whaplode C E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Argo Petroleum Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Whaplode tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Whaplode St Mary's Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Lincs Cake Dec Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Fields Farm Nature Play & Therapy CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Whaplode C E Primary School
What is Whaplode C E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Whaplode C E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Whaplode C E 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 Whaplode C E Primary School last inspected?
Whaplode C E Primary School was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whaplode C E Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whaplode C E Primary School compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Whaplode C E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Whaplode C E 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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