Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC 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 17 December 2024, 18 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: Kings Road, SY8 4HQ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC 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 Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orleton Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| The Boot Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Orleton Coffee Morning Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| The Maidenhead Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC
What is Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC's food hygiene rating?
Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC 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 Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC last inspected?
Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months 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 Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Orleton C E Primary School - Food CIC 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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