Stoke Prior Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Stoke Prior Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 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: Stoke Prior Primary School, HR6 0ND
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Stoke Prior Primary School sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← Stoke Prior Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Stoke Prior 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 Stoke Prior Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Golf Centre & Hickory Stick Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 September 2023 |
| Dom's Bike Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| West Eaton House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Fishermans Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Eurest Mondelez Marlbrook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| RPC BPI Argriculture - Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| S&A Produce (UK) Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Castlefield Stores Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2023 |
Questions about Stoke Prior Primary School
What is Stoke Prior Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Stoke Prior Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Stoke Prior Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stoke Prior Primary School last inspected?
Stoke Prior Primary School was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stoke Prior 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stoke Prior Primary School compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Stoke Prior Primary School holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Stoke Prior 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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