Blackwell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolsover
Blackwell 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 2025, 14 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: Primrose Hill, Blackwell, Alfreton, DE55 5JG
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Blackwell Primary School among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Blackwell Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 Blackwell 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 Blackwell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell Residents Action Group (Blackwell Com Centre) Other catering premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Blackwell Care Home Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blackwell Store Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| 414 Out Of School Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
| (Fresh Food Cafe) Roadchef (M1 Northbound) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cherubs Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Blackwell Primary School
What is Blackwell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Blackwell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Blackwell 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 Blackwell Primary School last inspected?
Blackwell Primary School was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blackwell 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 Blackwell Primary School compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Blackwell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Blackwell 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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