HCL @ Little Paxton food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Huntingdonshire
HCL @ Little Paxton 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: Little Paxton Primary School Little Paxton Primary School Gordon Road, Little Paxton, PE19 6NG
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts HCL @ Little Paxton among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire 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 | 975 | 71% | ← HCL @ Little Paxton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 HCL @ Little Paxton 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 HCL @ Little Paxton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids R Us OOSC Ltd Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Little Paxton Pre School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Premier Supermarkets Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Little Paxton Pharmacy Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Chunky Chips Chicken Strips Mobile caterer | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Paxton Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Kingfisher Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Slow Flame Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about HCL @ Little Paxton
What is HCL @ Little Paxton's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ Little Paxton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 5 March 2026.
Is HCL @ Little Paxton 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 HCL @ Little Paxton last inspected?
HCL @ Little Paxton was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCL @ Little Paxton?
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 HCL @ Little Paxton compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and HCL @ Little Paxton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects HCL @ Little Paxton 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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