Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harlow
Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: Mark Hall Academy, First Avenue, Harlow, CM17 9LR
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen 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 Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Coffee Base Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Antico Harlow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Bengal Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Barserve Co Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen
What is Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen 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 Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen last inspected?
Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Mark Hall Academy School Kitchen 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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