R A Butler Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
R A Butler 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 16 January 2025, 17 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: R A Butler School, South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts R A Butler Primary School among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← R A Butler Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 R A Butler 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 R A Butler Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAB Late Play Club School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Fast Eddie's Community Cafe CIC (Fairycroft House) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Stanley Wilson Lodge Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Onion Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| The Railway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Old English Gentleman Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Duke Of York Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about R A Butler Primary School
What is R A Butler Primary School's food hygiene rating?
R A Butler Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 16 January 2025.
Is R A Butler 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 R A Butler Primary School last inspected?
R A Butler Primary School was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at R A Butler 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R A Butler Primary School compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and R A Butler Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects R A Butler 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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