Edward Richardson Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
Edward Richardson 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 11 October 2018, more than 7 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: The Edward Richardson County Primary School, East Road, Tetford Horncastle, LN9 6QQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Edward Richardson Primary School among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Edward Richardson Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Edward Richardson 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 Edward Richardson Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| Abi H Bakes Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Southwold Nursing Home Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 January 2026 |
| Academy Of Colour Therapeutics School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Mansion Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2021 |
| Secret Passage Supper Club Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
Questions about Edward Richardson Primary School
What is Edward Richardson Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Edward Richardson Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 October 2018.
Is Edward Richardson 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 Edward Richardson Primary School last inspected?
Edward Richardson Primary School was last inspected on 11 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Edward Richardson Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Edward Richardson Primary School compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Edward Richardson Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Edward Richardson 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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