Thriftwood School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Thriftwood 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 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Slades Lane, Galleywood, Chelmsford, CM2 8RW
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Thriftwood School among the 1,344 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,344 | 92% | ← Thriftwood School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 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 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 Thriftwood 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 Thriftwood School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Youth Services Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Chelmsford Hockey Club Pitch Side Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Chelmsford Sports Pavilion Main Club House Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Buttercup Montessori Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Beehive Lane County Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Thriftwood School
What is Thriftwood School's food hygiene rating?
Thriftwood School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Thriftwood 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 Thriftwood School last inspected?
Thriftwood School was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thriftwood School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Thriftwood School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Thriftwood School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Thriftwood 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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