Farnham School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Farnham School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 April 2026, 2 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: Farnham C Of E Primary School, Rectory Lane, Farnham, CM23 1HR
How it compares in Uttlesford
In Uttlesford, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Farnham School sits behind roughly 583 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 583 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ← Farnham School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Farnham 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 Farnham School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bailey Hills Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Avanti Grange Secondary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Avanti Meadows Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Hazelend Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Elm View Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| H@me And Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Bishops Stortford Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about Farnham School
What is Farnham School's food hygiene rating?
Farnham School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Uttlesford Council on 17 April 2026.
Is Farnham School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farnham School last inspected?
Farnham School was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 Farnham 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farnham School compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, while Farnham School holds a 4. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Farnham 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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