Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Peterborough City
Coombs Catering at Leighton 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 14 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: Leighton Primary School, Leighton, Orton Malborne, PE2 5PL
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 Coombs Catering at Leighton 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 Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apricot Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Big Sky Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| ACTIV8 VR Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Beijing Supreme Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| ABM @ Hampton Hargate Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bella Italia Peterborough also t/a Super Nonna Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School
What is Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 14 February 2025.
Is Coombs Catering at Leighton 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 Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School last inspected?
Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coombs Catering at Leighton 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 Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and Coombs Catering at Leighton Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects Coombs Catering at Leighton 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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