Marvels Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
Marvels 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
The rating dates from 31 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Riddons Road, Grove Park, London, SE12 9RA
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Marvels Lane Primary School among the 1,252 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,252 | 62% | ← Marvels Lane Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 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 Marvels 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 Marvels Lane Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Adamas Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Aurora Nexus Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Baring Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Arawak Carribean Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Marvels Lane Primary School
What is Marvels Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Marvels Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 31 January 2024.
Is Marvels 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 Marvels Lane Primary School last inspected?
Marvels Lane Primary School was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marvels 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marvels Lane Primary School compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Marvels Lane Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Marvels 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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