Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2015, more than 11 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: Chestnut Street, NG34 9DL
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ruskington Chestnut Street 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 Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Chestnuts Retirement Home LLP Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge Caring Premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Ruskington Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Hare & Beauty Ltd Other catering premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| One Stop Stores Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2009 |
| Thai Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Butties & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School
What is Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School's food hygiene rating?
Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 8 January 2015.
Is Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School last inspected?
Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School was last inspected on 8 January 2015, more than 11 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 Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ruskington Chestnut Street 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, while Ruskington Chestnut Street C P School holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Ruskington Chestnut Street 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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