Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Earls Colne Primary And Nursery 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 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Park Lane, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2RH
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Earls Colne Primary And Nursery 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 Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk Pop Up Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Kofi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 October 2024 |
| Colne Valley Wines Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Golden Harvest Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2024 |
| Rainbow Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Drapers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Grammar School House Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Colnes Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School
What is Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Earls Colne Primary And Nursery 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 Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School last inspected?
Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School?
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 Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Earls Colne Primary And Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Earls Colne Primary And Nursery 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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