Portway Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Test Valley
Portway Infant 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 5 December 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: Ashfield Road, Andover, Hants, SP10 3PE
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts Portway Infant School among the 858 places in Test Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 858 | 88% | ← Portway Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Portway Infant 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 Portway Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbidge's Bakery Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 2Tees Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Brunos Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Andover Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Andover Stores World Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| 3 2 5 Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Caffe Espresso Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
Questions about Portway Infant School
What is Portway Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Portway Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Portway Infant 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 Portway Infant School last inspected?
Portway Infant School was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Portway Infant 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 Portway Infant School compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Portway Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects Portway Infant 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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