HC3S at Berrywood Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Eastleigh
HC3S at Berrywood 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 June 2025, 13 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: Berrywood Primary School Maunsell Way Hedge End Southampton SO30 2TL, SO30 2TL
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts HC3S at Berrywood Primary School among the 705 places in Eastleigh 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 | 705 | 83% | ← HC3S at Berrywood Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 HC3S at Berrywood 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 HC3S at Berrywood Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrywood Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Devon Lodge (Cas BHCS) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Happy Toast Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Hedge End Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Cleverchefs@ Shamblehurst Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Southampton - Broadoak PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 4Wards Multi-Activity Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Wellstead Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about HC3S at Berrywood Primary School
What is HC3S at Berrywood Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HC3S at Berrywood Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 9 June 2025.
Is HC3S at Berrywood 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 HC3S at Berrywood Primary School last inspected?
HC3S at Berrywood Primary School was last inspected on 9 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HC3S at Berrywood Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HC3S at Berrywood Primary School compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and HC3S at Berrywood Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects HC3S at Berrywood 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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