Pencombe CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Pencombe CE 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 20 June 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: Pencombe Church Of England Primary School, HR7 4SH
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Pencombe CE Primary School 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% | ← Pencombe CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pencombe CE 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 Pencombe CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pencombe Hall Caring Premises | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Bromyard Equestrian Centre Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Kingfisher Trout Lake Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| B&B Upper Court Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2011 |
| Valley View Ranch and Equestrian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Shires Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Wicton Farm Manufacturers/packers | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Pencombe CE Primary School
What is Pencombe CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pencombe CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Pencombe CE 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 Pencombe CE Primary School last inspected?
Pencombe CE Primary School was last inspected on 20 June 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 Pencombe CE 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 Pencombe CE Primary School compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pencombe CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Pencombe CE 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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