Kirkby la Thorpe C P School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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 10 February 2010, more than 16 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: Church Lane, NG34 9NU
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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% | ← Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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 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 Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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 Kirkby la Thorpe C P School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Little Gems Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Eslaford Gardens Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| The Agra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fish 4 You Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2019 |
| Checkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Crazee Bongos Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| MACCA Sports Academies Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Kirkby la Thorpe C P School
What is Kirkby la Thorpe C P School's food hygiene rating?
Kirkby la Thorpe C P School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 10 February 2010.
Is Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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 Kirkby la Thorpe C P School last inspected?
Kirkby la Thorpe C P School was last inspected on 10 February 2010, more than 16 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 Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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 Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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 Kirkby la Thorpe C P School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Kirkby la Thorpe C P 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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