Howes Community Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Coventry
Howes Community 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 12 September 2025, 10 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: Palermo Avenue, CV3 5EH
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Howes Community Primary School among the 1,867 places in Coventry holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,867 | 77% | ← Howes Community Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 675 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 Howes Community 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 Howes Community Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bevan Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Bayleys Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Howes Community Primary School
What is Howes Community Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Howes Community Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Howes Community 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 Howes Community Primary School last inspected?
Howes Community Primary School was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Howes Community 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 Howes Community Primary School compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,416 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Howes Community Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Howes Community 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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