Harris Science Academy East London food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newham
Harris Science Academy East London holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the school kitchen that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: The Clock Mill, Three Mill Lane, Stratford, E3 3DU
How it compares in Newham
A 2 is rare: only 100 of 2,436 rated places in Newham score this low, about one in 24. By contrast 49% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ← Harris Science Academy East London | |
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Harris Science Academy East London the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harris Science Academy East London, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Catering Canteen Limited Mobile caterer | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Ambition Aspire Achieve - HAF Project Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Amber Court (Savills Catering Limited) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| 5th Avenue Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Alan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Agora - London Academy Of Excellence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Allez! Allez! Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Harris Science Academy East London
What is Harris Science Academy East London's food hygiene rating?
Harris Science Academy East London has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newham Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Harris Science Academy East London safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Harris Science Academy East London last inspected?
Harris Science Academy East London was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harris Science Academy East London?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harris Science Academy East London compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Harris Science Academy East London holds a 2. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Harris Science Academy East London 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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