Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Suffolk
Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 June 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Suffolk ratings →
Address: Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School, College Road, Framlingham, IP13 9EP
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How this rating has changed
Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 9 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School sits behind roughly 1,951 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,951 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 10% | ← Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22 July 2026 |
| 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 |
| Curry India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 9 June 2026.
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 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be 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 9 June 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 Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very 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 2,280 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Vertas At Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
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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