The Deanes School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Castle Point
The Deanes 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 13 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: Daws Heath Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, SS7 2TD
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts The Deanes School among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← The Deanes School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 The Deanes 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 Deanes School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 363 Food And Wine Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Cedar Hall Day School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Dansk Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Ann's Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Basildon (Rayleigh) Premier Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Benfleet Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
| Cafe De Julia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Carer's Choice Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about The Deanes School
What is The Deanes School's food hygiene rating?
The Deanes School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 13 June 2024.
Is The Deanes 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 Deanes School last inspected?
The Deanes School was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Deanes 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 The Deanes School compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and The Deanes School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects The Deanes 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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