Lower Meadow Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sheffield
Lower Meadow Primary 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 15 November 2023, 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: Lower Meadow Primary School, Batemoor Road, Sheffield, S8 8EE
How it compares in Sheffield
That puts Lower Meadow Primary among the 3,299 places in Sheffield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,299 | 75% | ← Lower Meadow Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 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 Lower Meadow Primary 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 Lower Meadow Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrea School/college/university | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Barkers the Bakers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Casa grill and pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Coal Aston Service Station Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Coach And Horses Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2022 |
| Cello Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Chancet Wood Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Brookview Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Lower Meadow Primary
What is Lower Meadow Primary's food hygiene rating?
Lower Meadow Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sheffield Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Lower Meadow Primary 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 Lower Meadow Primary last inspected?
Lower Meadow Primary was last inspected on 15 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lower Meadow Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lower Meadow Primary compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, and Lower Meadow Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Lower Meadow Primary 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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