Beckmead Moundwood Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harlow
Beckmead Moundwood Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Beckmead Moundwood Academy was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Commonside Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7EZ
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Beckmead Moundwood Academy sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Beckmead Moundwood Academy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Beckmead Moundwood 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 Beckmead Moundwood Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns Catering Ltd At Latton Green Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Chillout Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Abbot Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Harlow Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Beckmead Moundwood Academy
What is Beckmead Moundwood Academy's food hygiene rating?
Beckmead Moundwood Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Beckmead Moundwood Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beckmead Moundwood Academy last inspected?
Beckmead Moundwood Academy was last inspected on 22 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 Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beckmead Moundwood Academy compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Beckmead Moundwood Academy holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Beckmead Moundwood 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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