Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: Luston Primary School, Westland View, HR6 0EA
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company 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% | ← Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company 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 Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balance Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2026 |
| Quarry Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Bell Yarpole Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Yarpole Community Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2012 |
| Servant's Hall Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Oaker Wood Leisure Ltd Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Aladdins Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company
What is Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company's food hygiene rating?
Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company 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 Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company last inspected?
Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company?
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 Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Luston Primary School - Orleton School Food Company 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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