Forest Hall Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Forest Hall Academy 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: Forest Hall Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8TZ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Forest Hall Academy among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Forest Hall Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Forest Hall Academy 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 Forest Hall Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Barn Preschool School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Arthur Findlay College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Broome End Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cafe Yeoman's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Crimson 8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Co-operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Stansted Mountfitchet Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Birchanger C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Forest Hall Academy
What is Forest Hall Academy's food hygiene rating?
Forest Hall Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Forest Hall Academy 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 Forest Hall Academy last inspected?
Forest Hall Academy was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forest Hall Academy?
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 Forest Hall Academy compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Forest Hall Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Forest Hall Academy 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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