White Notley C Of E County Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
White Notley C Of E County 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Vicarage Avenue, White Notley, Witham, CM7 6QA
How it compares in Braintree
That puts White Notley C Of E County Primary School among the 979 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 | 979 | 85% | ← White Notley C Of E County Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 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 Good
- 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 White Notley C Of E County 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 White Notley C Of E County Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Great Notley, Braintree Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| King William IV PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Cafe Plaza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| BP Braintree SFC Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about White Notley C Of E County Primary School
What is White Notley C Of E County Primary School's food hygiene rating?
White Notley C Of E County Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 18 September 2024.
Is White Notley C Of E County 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 White Notley C Of E County Primary School last inspected?
White Notley C Of E County Primary School was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 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 White Notley C Of E County Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Notley C Of E County 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 White Notley C Of E County Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects White Notley C Of E County 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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