Heath Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Derbyshire
Heath 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Slack Lane, Heath, Chesterfield, S44 5RH
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Heath Primary School among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Heath Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Heath 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 Heath Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red House Service Station Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2022 |
| Heath Mini Market Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| St Albans Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Macintyre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Greenland Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Luchi's Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Elm Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2026 |
| Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Heath Primary School
What is Heath Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Heath Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Heath 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 Heath Primary School last inspected?
Heath Primary School was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heath Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Heath Primary School compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Heath Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Heath 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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