Hessle Penshurst Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Riding of Yorkshire
Hessle Penshurst 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 9 September 2025, 10 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: Penshurst Avenue, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 9EN
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Hessle Penshurst Primary School among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Hessle Penshurst Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Very 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 Hessle Penshurst 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 Hessle Penshurst Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambley Cottage Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Darleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| All Saints CE Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Cozee Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Thomas More VC Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Hessle Penshurst Primary School
What is Hessle Penshurst Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hessle Penshurst Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Hessle Penshurst 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 Hessle Penshurst Primary School last inspected?
Hessle Penshurst Primary School was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hessle Penshurst Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hessle Penshurst Primary School compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hessle Penshurst Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Hessle Penshurst 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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