Heron Cross Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stoke-On-Trent
Heron Cross 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 March 2025, 16 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: Grove Road, Fenton, ST4 4LJ
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
That puts Heron Cross Primary School among the 1,486 places in Stoke-On-Trent holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,486 | 78% | ← Heron Cross Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 Heron Cross 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 Heron Cross Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bench & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Affordable Food Stoke Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| AHK Christchurch Street Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Allan Jones Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Euro Blurton Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2018 |
| Blurton News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Alice Charity Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Heron Cross Primary School
What is Heron Cross Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Heron Cross Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Heron Cross 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 Heron Cross Primary School last inspected?
Heron Cross Primary School was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heron Cross 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 Heron Cross Primary School compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Cross Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Heron Cross 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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