Harby Church Of England Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Melton
Harby Church Of England 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: School Lane, Harby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4BZ
How it compares in Melton
That puts Harby Church Of England Primary School among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Harby Church Of England Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Harby Church Of England 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 Harby Church Of England Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| T Junction Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Harby Garage Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 February 2025 |
| Faith Mission Harby Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Harby Church Of England Primary School
What is Harby Church Of England Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Harby Church Of England Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Harby Church Of England 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 Harby Church Of England Primary School last inspected?
Harby Church Of England Primary School was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harby Church Of England Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Harby Church Of England Primary School compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Harby Church Of England Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Harby Church Of England 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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