Summerhill School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Summerhill 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 9 March 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: Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4HY
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Summerhill 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% | ← Summerhill School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Summerhill 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 Summerhill School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| The Engineers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2009 |
| L B Shotter & Sons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Gather & Gather Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Leiston United Church Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Darlings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leiston Traditional Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Perfect Charcoal Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Summerhill School
What is Summerhill School's food hygiene rating?
Summerhill School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Summerhill 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 Summerhill School last inspected?
Summerhill School was last inspected on 9 March 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 Summerhill 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 Summerhill School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Summerhill School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Summerhill 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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