Browns C of E(Aided) School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Browns C of E(Aided) 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: Browns C Of E (Aided) School, Sandygate Lane, Horbling, NG34 0PL
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Browns C of E(Aided) School among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Browns C of E(Aided) School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Browns C of E(Aided) 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 Browns C of E(Aided) School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| Billingborough Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Old Hall Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Billingborough Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Blessett Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Post 'N' More Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Browns C of E(Aided) School
What is Browns C of E(Aided) School's food hygiene rating?
Browns C of E(Aided) School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Browns C of E(Aided) 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 Browns C of E(Aided) School last inspected?
Browns C of E(Aided) School was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Browns C of E(Aided) School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browns C of E(Aided) School compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Browns C of E(Aided) School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Browns C of E(Aided) 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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