The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank 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 2 October 2025, 9 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: Willowbank School, Seacourt Road, London, SE2 9XB
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School among the 1,154 places in Bexley holding top marks, 71% 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 | 1,154 | 71% | ← The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 150 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 The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank 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 The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey's Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Abbeywood village store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Abbey Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Arnott Close Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abbey Wood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bishop John Robinson Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School
What is The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 2 October 2025.
Is The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank 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 The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School last inspected?
The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank 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 The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Pantry (UK) At Willowbank 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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