Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Havering
Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham 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 13 January 2026, 6 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: Lambs Lane South, Rainham, RM13 9XD
How it compares in Havering
That puts Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham 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 Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast/School's Club School/college/university | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Chandlers Chatters Preschool Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bretons Pre School 2 Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ayden Superstore Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Delight Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Al Raeem Afro Caribbean Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham
What is Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham 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 Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 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 Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham?
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 Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,647 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Impact Food Group @ Harris Academy Rainham 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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