Harrowby Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Kesteven
Harrowby Infants 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 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: Harrowby Infants Church Of England School, New Beacon Road, Grantham, NG31 9LJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Harrowby Infants School among the 917 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 917 | 84% | ← Harrowby Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Harrowby Infants 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 Harrowby Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Harrowby Lodge Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Harrowby United Football Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bright Stars Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Belton Lane Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Belmont Community Primary School (wrap around care) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Chartwells at Belmont Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Apple Tree Restaurant School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Harrowby Infants School
What is Harrowby Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Harrowby Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 6 December 2024.
Is Harrowby Infants 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 Harrowby Infants School last inspected?
Harrowby Infants School was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrowby Infants 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 Harrowby Infants School compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Harrowby Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Harrowby Infants 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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