Whitwell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bolsover
Whitwell 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 2 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: Southfield Lane, Whitwell, Worksop, S80 4NT
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Whitwell Primary School among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Whitwell Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 Whitwell 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 Whitwell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwell Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Whitwell Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Whitwell Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Hillside Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Whitwell Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Chip Inn Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Whitwell Primary School
What is Whitwell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Whitwell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Whitwell 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 Whitwell Primary School last inspected?
Whitwell Primary School was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitwell Primary School?
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 Whitwell Primary School compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Whitwell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Whitwell 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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