Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Havering
Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp 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 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Mary's Lane, Upminster, RM14 2QR
How it compares in Havering
That puts Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Very 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 Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp 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.
Questions about Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp
What is Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp's food hygiene rating?
Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp 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 Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp last inspected?
Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,647 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Sacred Heart of Mary HAF Camp 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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