Coleby Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Coleby 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 2 September 2008, more than 17 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: Coleby Primary School, Rectory Road, LN5 0AJ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Coleby 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% | ← Coleby 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 Coleby 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 Coleby Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tempest Arms Coleby Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Thorold Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Holmleigh Retirement Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| C A Mottram & Sons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| The Old Filling Station (Navenby) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Olde Reindeer Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The King's Head Navenby Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Navenby Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Coleby Primary School
What is Coleby Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Coleby Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 2 September 2008.
Is Coleby 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 Coleby Primary School last inspected?
Coleby Primary School was last inspected on 2 September 2008, more than 17 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 Coleby 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 Coleby 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 Coleby Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Coleby 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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