Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Hardwick Community Primary School Limes Road, Hardwick, CB23 7RE
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick 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 Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Hardwick Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Pippins Coffee & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Hardwick Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| Hardwick Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2023 |
| Blue Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| I Biscotti Di Debora Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Lord Conrad's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
Questions about Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School
What is Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick 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 Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School last inspected?
Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School?
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 Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick 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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