Shepeau Stow CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Holland
Shepeau Stow CP 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 27 February 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: Dowsdale Bank, Shepeau Stow, Spalding Lincs, PE12 0UA
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Shepeau Stow CP 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% | ← Shepeau Stow CP 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 Very 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 Shepeau Stow CP 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 Shepeau Stow CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Boys Village Store Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Holbeach Store & Filling Station Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2026 |
| Elizabethan Centre Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2024 |
| Giggles Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Peterborough & Spalding Gliding Club Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Gedney Hill and District Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 2.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Gedney Hill Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Shepeau Stow CP School
What is Shepeau Stow CP School's food hygiene rating?
Shepeau Stow CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Shepeau Stow CP 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 Shepeau Stow CP School last inspected?
Shepeau Stow CP School was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Shepeau Stow CP 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepeau Stow CP 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 Shepeau Stow CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Shepeau Stow CP 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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