The Mayflower Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
The Mayflower 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 1 May 2025, 14 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: Mayflower County Primary School, Main Road, Harwich, CO12 4AJ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts The Mayflower Primary 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% | ← The Mayflower Primary 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 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 The Mayflower 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 The Mayflower Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Festival Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| The Active Wellbeing Society Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Lime Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Dbak Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| The Corner Convenience Store - Fresh Filling Sandwich Bar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about The Mayflower Primary School
What is The Mayflower Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Mayflower Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The Mayflower 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 The Mayflower Primary School last inspected?
The Mayflower Primary School was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 The Mayflower 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 The Mayflower Primary School compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and The Mayflower Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects The Mayflower 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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