Fens Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hartlepool
Fens 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: Mowbray Road, Hartlepool, TS25 2LY
How it compares in Hartlepool
That puts Fens Primary School among the 672 places in Hartlepool holding top marks, 91% 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 | 672 | 91% | ← Fens Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 30 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 Fens 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 Fens Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Box on The Fens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bambino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Deen's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cash Care Mini Market (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Cantonese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bull & Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Fens Primary School
What is Fens Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Fens Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hartlepool Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Fens 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 Fens Primary School last inspected?
Fens Primary School was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hartlepool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fens 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 Fens Primary School compare to other places in Hartlepool?
91% of the 741 rated food businesses in Hartlepool hold the top rating of 5, and Fens Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hartlepool Council inspects Fens 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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