Branston Junior Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Branston Junior Academy 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 13 March 2017, more than 9 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: Station Road, LN4 1LH
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Branston Junior Academy 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% | ← Branston Junior Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Branston Junior Academy 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 Branston Junior Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Community Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Branston Community Day Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Dhillon's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Branston Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Branston Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Branston (Lincoln) Home Guard Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2013 |
| Waggon & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Stable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Branston Junior Academy
What is Branston Junior Academy's food hygiene rating?
Branston Junior Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 13 March 2017.
Is Branston Junior Academy 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 Branston Junior Academy last inspected?
Branston Junior Academy was last inspected on 13 March 2017, more than 9 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 Branston Junior Academy?
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 Branston Junior Academy compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Branston Junior Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Branston Junior Academy 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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