Richard De Clare Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Richard De Clare Primary 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: Parsonage Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2JT
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Richard De Clare Primary 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% | ← Richard De Clare Primary 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 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 Richard De Clare 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 Richard De Clare Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Braintree Area Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
| Soul Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Jubilee Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| HFC Peri Peri Kebab \& Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Double Pistachio Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Halstead Costcutter (Premier) Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
Questions about Richard De Clare Primary School
What is Richard De Clare Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Richard De Clare Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Richard De Clare Primary 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 Richard De Clare Primary School last inspected?
Richard De Clare Primary School was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Richard De Clare Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richard De Clare Primary School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Richard De Clare Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Richard De Clare 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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