Food at Herons Dale Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Adur
Food at Herons Dale Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Herons Dale Primary School Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
How it compares in Adur
That puts Food at Herons Dale Primary School among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% 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 | 378 | 90% | ← Food at Herons Dale Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 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 Very 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 Food at Herons Dale 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 Food at Herons Dale Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Holmbush Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Age UK West Sussex Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Deli Marche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Buckinghams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Food at Herons Dale Primary School
What is Food at Herons Dale Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Food at Herons Dale Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 26 January 2024.
Is Food at Herons Dale 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food at Herons Dale Primary School last inspected?
Food at Herons Dale Primary School was last inspected on 26 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food at Herons Dale Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Food at Herons Dale Primary School compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Food at Herons Dale Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Food at Herons Dale 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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