Handale Primary School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
Handale Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: West Road, Loftus, TS13 4RJ
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Handale Primary School among the 1,078 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,078 | 94% | ← Handale Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Handale 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 Handale Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reunion Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| East Cleveland Good Neighbours Food Bank and Support Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Loftus Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Handale Primary School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Station Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| West End Super Store Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Handale Primary School
What is Handale Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Handale Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Handale 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Handale Primary School last inspected?
Handale Primary School was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Handale 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 Handale Primary School compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,148 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Handale Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Handale 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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