Cherry Orchard Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Greenwich
Cherry Orchard Primary School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 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: Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent, Charlton, SE7 7EN
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Cherry Orchard Primary School sits behind roughly 1,991 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ← Cherry Orchard Primary School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Cherry Orchard 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 Cherry Orchard Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold House Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Apples & Oranges Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Andes Empanadas Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services at Blackheath High School Gpdst School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Amie Bakes Old Skool @ The Royal Oak Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Angerstein Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Cherry Orchard Primary School
What is Cherry Orchard Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Cherry Orchard Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Greenwich Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Cherry Orchard Primary School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Cherry Orchard Primary School last inspected?
Cherry Orchard Primary School was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cherry Orchard Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cherry Orchard Primary School compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Cherry Orchard Primary School holds a 3. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Cherry Orchard 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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