Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the school kitchen that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: Bawdsey Cevc Primary School, East Lane, Bawdsey, IP12 3AP
How it compares in East Suffolk
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 2,317 rated places in East Suffolk score this low, about one in 105. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bawdsey CEVC Primary School the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawdsey Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Alderton Post Office Store Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| PGL Bawdsey Manor Adventure Centre Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| The Salon By Jennifer Louise Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| James Hunt Fisheries Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Thyme And Tide Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2025 |
| The Fisk Farm Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Ramsholt Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School
What is Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by East Suffolk Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School last inspected?
Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Bawdsey CEVC Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC 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, while Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC Primary School holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Vertas At Bawdsey CEVC 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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