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St Leonards School Catering

Southminster

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 15 April 2026 by Maldon.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for St Leonards School Catering, from March 2021 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

0 1 2 3 4 5 16 Mar 2021: 5 out of 5 15 Apr 2026: 3 out of 5 Mar 2021 Apr 2026
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of St Leonards School Catering.
Food hygiene rating history for St Leonards School Catering
Inspection date Rating Verdict
5 / 5 Very good
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

St Leonards School Catering in Southminster has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

St Leonard's Church Of England Primary School,
Burnham Road,
Southminster,
Essex,
CM0 7ES
St Leonards School Catering Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for St Leonards School Catering. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects St Leonards School Catering?

Food hygiene at St Leonards School Catering is inspected by Maldon, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.maldon.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about St Leonards School Catering

What is St Leonards School Catering’s food hygiene rating?
St Leonards School Catering has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 April 2026.
When was St Leonards School Catering last inspected?
St Leonards School Catering was last inspected by Maldon on 15 April 2026.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

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