Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Vertas At Rendlesham Community 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 12 February 2026, 4 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: Rendlesham Community Primary School, Sycamore Drive, Rendlesham, IP12 2GF
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 At Rendlesham Community 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 Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 23 Rendlesham Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Rendlesham Wok Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Rendlesham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Rendlesham Pop-up Community Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Rendlesham Care Centre Caring Premises | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Lotus House Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2021 |
Questions about Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School
What is Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Vertas At Rendlesham Community 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 Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School last inspected?
Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 At Rendlesham Community Primary School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Vertas At Rendlesham Community 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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