Market Field School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Market Field 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 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: School Road, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7ET
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Market Field School among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Market Field School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 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 Market Field 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 Market Field School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike's Golden Fish Dish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Penrose Learning Trust School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Saresta and Serenade Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beth Chatto Gardens Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Mitchell Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
Questions about Market Field School
What is Market Field School's food hygiene rating?
Market Field School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Market Field 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 Market Field School last inspected?
Market Field School was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Field 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Market Field School compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Market Field School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Market Field 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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