Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brentwood
Bentley St Pauls C Of E 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
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Ashwells Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, CM15 9SE
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 Bentley St Pauls C Of E 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 Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Vineyard Church School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| Bentley District Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| Bentley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Als Corner Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Alec's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Berts Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
Questions about Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School
What is Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Bentley St Pauls C Of E 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 Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School last inspected?
Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bentley St Pauls C Of E 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Bentley St Pauls C Of E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Bentley St Pauls C Of E 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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