Hawes Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Yorkshire
Hawes 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 24 March 2026, 3 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: Hawes Primary School Town Head, DL8 3RQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Hawes Primary School among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Hawes Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 Hawes 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 Hawes Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Head Garage Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Upperdales Childcare Partnership School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Fountain Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Hawes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Wensleydale Pantry Other catering premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Spar Stores Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| The Old Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Wensleydale Creamery Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Hawes Primary School
What is Hawes Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hawes Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Hawes 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 Hawes Primary School last inspected?
Hawes Primary School was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hawes 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 Hawes Primary School compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hawes Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Hawes 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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