Bucknall Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
Bucknall 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 19 November 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: Bucknall County Primary School, Main Street, Bucknall Lincolnshire, LN10 5DT
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Bucknall 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% | ← Bucknall 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bucknall 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 Bucknall Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| The Kettle & Cake At Waddingworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| The Winter Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Elder Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 December 2019 |
| Time Away Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2018 |
| Minting Park Farm Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Sharpe'S Sundae'S Mobile caterer | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2025 |
| Bardney C of E/Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Bucknall Primary School
What is Bucknall Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bucknall Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 19 November 2018.
Is Bucknall 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 Bucknall Primary School last inspected?
Bucknall Primary School was last inspected on 19 November 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 Bucknall 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bucknall 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 Bucknall Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Bucknall 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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