Gunthorpe Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newark and Sherwood
Gunthorpe 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Davids Lane, Gunthorpe, NG14 7EW
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Gunthorpe Primary School among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Gunthorpe Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Gunthorpe 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 Gunthorpe Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunthorpe Village Hall Other catering premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| St John The Baptist Church Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| The Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| Unicorn Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Beanies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Lock And Larder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| St Peters Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Haven Hair And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Gunthorpe Primary School
What is Gunthorpe Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gunthorpe Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Gunthorpe 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 Gunthorpe Primary School last inspected?
Gunthorpe Primary School was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gunthorpe 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 Gunthorpe Primary School compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Gunthorpe Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Gunthorpe 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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