Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Educational Catering At St Martins CE 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: St Martins Primary School, Stargrove Lane, East End, RG20 0AF
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Educational Catering At St Martins CE 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 Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At St Martins C Of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Malverleys Farm & Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Enbridge House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
Questions about Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School
What is Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Educational Catering At St Martins CE 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 Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School last inspected?
Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Educational Catering At St Martins CE 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 Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Educational Catering At St Martins CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Educational Catering At St Martins CE 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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