Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Higham Ferrers Junior School, Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8ED
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior 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 Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Higham Refill Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Golden Pavilion 15 Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Ferrers & Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Costcutter Convenience Store And Post Office Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Georgias Fish Bar Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bobby & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School
What is Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior 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 Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School last inspected?
Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior 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 Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Love Food JM Ltd At Higham Ferrers Junior 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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