Howletch Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Durham
Howletch Lane 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
This is a fresh result: Howletch Lane Primary School was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive, Peterlee, SR8 2NQ
How it compares in Durham
That puts Howletch Lane Primary School among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Howletch Lane Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Howletch Lane 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 Howletch Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howletch and Shotton Primary Childcare School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Positive Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Candy4u Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Inside Out North East CIC School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Shotton Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Acre Rigg Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Acre Rigg Infant School 2540 School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
Questions about Howletch Lane Primary School
What is Howletch Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Howletch Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Howletch Lane 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 Howletch Lane Primary School last inspected?
Howletch Lane Primary School was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Howletch Lane Primary School?
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 Howletch Lane Primary School compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Howletch Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Howletch Lane 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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