Takeley Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Takeley 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
This is a fresh result: Takeley Primary School was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, Dunmow, CM6 1YE
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Takeley 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% | ← Takeley Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Takeley 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 Takeley Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Green Garden Pizza Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St. Clare Hospice Care Trust Retailers - other | 141 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Priors Green Cafe \& Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Clever Cloggs Day Nursery School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| White House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Takeley News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Yogi Pharmacies Takeley Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Takeley Primary School
What is Takeley Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Takeley Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Takeley 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 Takeley Primary School last inspected?
Takeley Primary School was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 Takeley 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 Takeley Primary School compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Takeley Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Takeley 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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