Bunwell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Norfolk
Bunwell Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 December 2025, 7 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: Bunwell County Primary School, The Old Turnpike, Bunwell, NR16 1SN
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bunwell Primary School sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← Bunwell Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bunwell 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 Bunwell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Jolly Farmers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Carleton Rode Preschool School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Chopstick House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2025 |
| Tacolneston Primary Catering School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| The Venue, Tibenham Greyhound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Tibenham Community Hall Management Committee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Bunwell Primary School
What is Bunwell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bunwell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Bunwell Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bunwell Primary School last inspected?
Bunwell Primary School was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bunwell Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bunwell Primary School compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Bunwell Primary School holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Bunwell 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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