Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Norfolk
Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: Loddon Infant & Nursery School, Kittens Lane, Loddon, NR14 6JX
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School among the 823 places in South Norfolk 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 | 823 | 84% | ← Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery 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 Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eats @ Loddon Junior School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Broad Horizons And Marmalade House Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Taylor Shaw @ Hobart High School School/college/university | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Loddon And District Day Centre Other catering premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Loddon Nursery School School/college/university | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Pearl Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| The Loddon Swan Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School
What is Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery 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 Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School last inspected?
Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery 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 Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery 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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Vertas @ Loddon Infant & Nursery School is one of 21 rated food businesses in Loddon. See every hygiene rating in Loddon →
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