Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Melton
Coombs Catering At Stathern 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 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Stathern Primary School, Water Lane, Stathern, LE14 4HX
How it compares in Melton
That puts Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School among the 398 places in Melton 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 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 Coombs Catering At Stathern 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 Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stathern Primary School Before And After School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Stathern Convenience Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Lily Of The Vale Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Stathern War Memorial Institute Village Hall Other catering premises | 173 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Riad Supper Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Coffee Shot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Old Nurseries B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School
What is Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Coombs Catering At Stathern 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 Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School last inspected?
Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coombs Catering At Stathern 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Coombs Catering At Stathern Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Coombs Catering At Stathern 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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