Richardson Endowed Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Richardson Endowed 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: Main Road Smalley Ilkeston Derbyshire, DE7 6EF
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Richardson Endowed Primary School among the 787 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 | 787 | 81% | ← Richardson Endowed 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 110 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 Richardson Endowed 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 Richardson Endowed Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Hayes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Evelyn Court Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Denby Free C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Denby Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Luke's Snap Cabin Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Heanor Gate Science College School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Denby Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
Questions about Richardson Endowed Primary School
What is Richardson Endowed Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Richardson Endowed Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Richardson Endowed 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 Richardson Endowed Primary School last inspected?
Richardson Endowed Primary School was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months 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 Richardson Endowed 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 Richardson Endowed Primary School compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Richardson Endowed Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Richardson Endowed 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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