HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harlow
HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy 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
This is a fresh result: HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Pemberley Academy, Hodings Road, Harlow, CM20 1NX
How it compares in Harlow
That puts HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy 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% | ← HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ltd At Pemberley Academy 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 Ltd At Pemberley Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University Trust - Derwent Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| DHM International UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Anamorava Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy
What is HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy's food hygiene rating?
HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 15 May 2026.
Is HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy 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 Ltd At Pemberley Academy last inspected?
HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy?
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 Ltd At Pemberley Academy compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects HCL Ltd At Pemberley Academy 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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