Gifford Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ealing
Gifford 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 6 March 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: Gifford Primary School, Greenhill Gardens, Northolt, UB5 6BU
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Gifford Primary School among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← Gifford Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 Gifford 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 Gifford Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Orchid Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Mead Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Adil Halal Meat And Fresh Fish Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Asda Northolt Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Beijing Noodles / China Town / Burrito & Tequila / Thai Street Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| All Sports London @ Durdans Park Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Gifford Primary School
What is Gifford Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gifford Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 6 March 2024.
Is Gifford 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 Gifford Primary School last inspected?
Gifford Primary School was last inspected on 6 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gifford 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 Gifford Primary School compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Gifford Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Gifford 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201150/food_hygiene_and_safety
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