Chipping Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Chipping Hill 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 16 October 2024, 20 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: Owers Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1FR
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Chipping Hill 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% | ← Chipping Hill 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 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 Chipping Hill 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 Chipping Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Nk Off Licence Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Acorn Academy School/college/university | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| Dean Fierheller T/A The Woolpack Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Chipping Hill Primary School
What is Chipping Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Chipping Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Chipping Hill 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 Chipping Hill Primary School last inspected?
Chipping Hill Primary School was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Chipping Hill 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chipping Hill 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 Chipping Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Chipping Hill 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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