High Beech Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Epping Forest
High Beech 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
This is a fresh result: High Beech Primary School was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: High Beech C Of E Primary School, Mott Street, Waltham Abbey, IG10 4AP
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts High Beech Primary School among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 760 | 84% | ← High Beech Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 High Beech 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 High Beech Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Cafe Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Cafe Cassea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Acorns childcare Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bengal Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about High Beech Primary School
What is High Beech Primary School's food hygiene rating?
High Beech Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 24 June 2026.
Is High Beech 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 High Beech Primary School last inspected?
High Beech Primary School was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at High Beech 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 High Beech Primary School compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and High Beech Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects High Beech 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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