HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Three Rivers
HCL @ Yorke Mead 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Yorke Mead Primary, Dulwich Way, Croxley Green, WD3 3PX
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 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 HCL @ Yorke Mead 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 HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe-O Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2017 |
| Ascot Road Community Free School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Accent Catering @ St Joan Of Arc CS School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bmt Catering Ltd @ Storm Technologies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Chartwells @ Royal Masonic For Girls School And Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bar Brothers Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Boba T Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
Questions about HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School
What is HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 8 July 2025.
Is HCL @ Yorke Mead 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 HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School last inspected?
HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCL @ Yorke Mead 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and HCL @ Yorke Mead Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects HCL @ Yorke Mead 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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