St Margarets C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
St Margarets C Of E 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, CO9 4DS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts St Margarets C Of E 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% | ← St Margarets C Of E 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St Margarets C Of E 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 St Margarets C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chestnuts Pre School School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2019 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 143 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2026 |
| Toppesfield Village Hall Other catering premises | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| Toppesfield Community Village Shop Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about St Margarets C Of E Primary School
What is St Margarets C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Margarets C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 24 April 2026.
Is St Margarets C Of E 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 St Margarets C Of E Primary School last inspected?
St Margarets C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 St Margarets C Of E Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Margarets C Of E 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 St Margarets C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects St Margarets C Of E 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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