Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams 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
This rating dates from 30 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School, College Road, Framlingham, IP13 9EP
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams 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 Sir Robert Hitchams 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 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 At Sir Robert Hitchams 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Cake Design Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2010 |
| Framlingham Fish Bar Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 January 2026 |
| Hambling Catering Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| 221B Bakers Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Zorbas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Simpsons Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2025 |
| Framlingham Pizza & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Framlingham Local Stores Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 February 2025 |
Questions about Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School
What is Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School last inspected?
Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary 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 At Sir Robert Hitchams 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams 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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