Lea Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Lea 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 7 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lea Primary School Church Street Lea Matlock Derbyshire, DE4 5JP
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Lea Primary School among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Lea Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Lea 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 Lea Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankwood Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Barley Mow Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Iceland Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Old Bowling Green Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Bakehouse Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Kings Head Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Lea Primary School
What is Lea Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lea Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Lea 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 Lea Primary School last inspected?
Lea Primary School was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lea 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 Lea Primary School compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Lea Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Lea 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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