Winchelsea Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Winchelsea Primary 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 24 April 2008, more than 18 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: 44 Sleaford Road, NG34 9BY
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Winchelsea Primary 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% | ← Winchelsea Primary 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Winchelsea 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 Winchelsea Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim's Pride Ltd Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| St George's Academy School/college/university | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Chestnuts Retirement Home LLP Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Spar at (DC Baxter) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Top Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| New Oriental Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ward Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Winchelsea Primary School
What is Winchelsea Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Winchelsea Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 24 April 2008.
Is Winchelsea Primary 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 Winchelsea Primary School last inspected?
Winchelsea Primary School was last inspected on 24 April 2008, more than 18 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 Winchelsea Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Winchelsea 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, while Winchelsea Primary School holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Winchelsea 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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