Sutton Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Sutton Primary Academy 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 28 November 2022, more than 3 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: Orchard Lane, HR1 3AZ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Sutton Primary Academy 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% | ← Sutton Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sutton Primary Academy 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 Sutton Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cross Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Sutton Seedlings Pre-school Caring Premises | 209 yards away | Exempt | |
| Marden Mini Market Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| Farmer Johns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Marden Links Parish Hub - Kate Ryan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Marden Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Marden Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2006 |
| Cross Keys Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2008 |
Questions about Sutton Primary Academy
What is Sutton Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Sutton Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 28 November 2022.
Is Sutton Primary Academy 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 Sutton Primary Academy last inspected?
Sutton Primary Academy was last inspected on 28 November 2022, more than 3 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 Sutton Primary Academy?
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 Sutton Primary Academy compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sutton Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Sutton Primary Academy 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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