Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Charnwood
Coombs Catering at Highcliffe 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Greengate Lane, LE4 3DL
How it compares in Charnwood
That puts Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School among the 1,052 places in Charnwood holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,052 | 80% | ← Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 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 Coombs Catering at Highcliffe 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 Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Under Fives (Birstall) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Andrew J Tebbutt Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| ALP Leicester School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| AM Halal Meats @Wholesales Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School
What is Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Charnwood Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Coombs Catering at Highcliffe 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 Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School last inspected?
Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Charnwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coombs Catering at Highcliffe 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School compare to other places in Charnwood?
80% of the 1,319 rated food businesses in Charnwood hold the top rating of 5, and Coombs Catering at Highcliffe Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Charnwood Council inspects Coombs Catering at Highcliffe 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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