Digby C of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Digby C of 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 30 June 2014, more than 12 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: Digby Church Of England School, Church Street, LN4 3LZ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Digby C of E Primary School among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Digby C of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 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 Digby C of 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 Digby C of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2025 |
| Digby War Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 266 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kirk House Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Orchard Lodge Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| The Reeds Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2022 |
| Picks Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| PVD Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Ashby de la Launde Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2005 |
Questions about Digby C of E Primary School
What is Digby C of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Digby C of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 30 June 2014.
Is Digby C of 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 Digby C of E Primary School last inspected?
Digby C of E Primary School was last inspected on 30 June 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Digby C of 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Digby C of E Primary School compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Digby C of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Digby C of 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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