HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bedford
HCL at Bromham CofE 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 2025, 16 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: Bromham C of E Primary School Grange Lane, Bromham, MK43 8NR
How it compares in Bedford
That puts HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 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 at Bromham CofE 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 HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2016 |
| Bedfordshire Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2025 |
| Efes Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Caffe Piccolo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Clapham Discount Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Cafe Dhaba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bellini's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| A Different Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School
What is HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 6 March 2025.
Is HCL at Bromham CofE 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 HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School last inspected?
HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCL at Bromham CofE 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and HCL at Bromham CofE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects HCL at Bromham CofE 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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