SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sandwell
SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn 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 28 November 2024, 19 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: Harvills Hawthorn Primary School Wolseley Road, B70 0NG
How it compares in Sandwell
That puts SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School among the 1,561 places in Sandwell holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,561 | 66% | ← SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn 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 SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Bostin Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Boulder Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2020 |
| Black Country Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Atwal Caterers Limited Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
Questions about SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School
What is SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School's food hygiene rating?
SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sandwell Council on 28 November 2024.
Is SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn 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 SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School last inspected?
SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, and SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects SIPS Education @ Harvills Hawthorn 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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