Kingswood at Brington Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Kingswood at Brington 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 May 2023, more than 3 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: Brington Primary School, Hall Lane, Little Brington, NN7 4HX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Kingswood at Brington Primary School among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Kingswood at Brington Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Kingswood at Brington 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 Kingswood at Brington Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Brington Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| The Stables Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Long Buckby United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Harlestone Stores Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2017 |
| Northampton Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
| Flore Convenience Store & Post Offic Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Kingswood at Harlestone Primary School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
Questions about Kingswood at Brington Primary School
What is Kingswood at Brington Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Kingswood at Brington Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 5 May 2023.
Is Kingswood at Brington 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 Kingswood at Brington Primary School last inspected?
Kingswood at Brington Primary School was last inspected on 5 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingswood at Brington Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Kingswood at Brington Primary School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kingswood at Brington Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Kingswood at Brington 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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