The Harefield Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hillingdon
The Harefield 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: The Harefield Academy was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lord Adonis House The Harefield Academy, Northwood Way, UB9 6ET
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts The Harefield Academy among the 1,284 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,284 | 64% | ← The Harefield Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 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 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 The Harefield 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 The Harefield Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harefield Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Co op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2018 |
| Harefield Hospital Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Harefield Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cedar House Nursing Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Fulton & Thoroughgood (at The Kings Arms) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Harefield Junior and Infants School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Harefield Hospital all catering and food retail Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Harefield Academy
What is The Harefield Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Harefield Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 26 June 2026.
Is The Harefield 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 The Harefield Academy last inspected?
The Harefield Academy was last inspected on 26 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Harefield Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Harefield Academy compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and The Harefield Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects The Harefield 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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