Buckhurst Hill County Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Epping Forest
Buckhurst Hill County Primary 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 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Buckhurst Hill County Primary School, Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DS
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Buckhurst Hill County Primary among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 760 | 84% | ← Buckhurst Hill County Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Buckhurst Hill County Primary 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 Buckhurst Hill County Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2023 |
Questions about Buckhurst Hill County Primary
What is Buckhurst Hill County Primary's food hygiene rating?
Buckhurst Hill County Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Buckhurst Hill County Primary 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 Buckhurst Hill County Primary last inspected?
Buckhurst Hill County Primary was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buckhurst Hill County Primary?
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 Buckhurst Hill County Primary compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Buckhurst Hill County Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Buckhurst Hill County Primary 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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