Alpha Preparatory School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harrow
Alpha Preparatory 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 11 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Alpha Prep School, 19-21 Hindes Road, HA1 1SH
How it compares in Harrow
That puts Alpha Preparatory School among the 951 places in Harrow holding top marks, 61% 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 | 951 | 61% | ← Alpha Preparatory School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 358 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 332 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 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 Alpha Preparatory 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 Alpha Preparatory School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Barfia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Baskin Robbins Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Better Food Mood Distributors/Transporters | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Amigos Burgers and Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ancona Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amigos Bar Services Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AJ Pizza's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
Questions about Alpha Preparatory School
What is Alpha Preparatory School's food hygiene rating?
Alpha Preparatory School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harrow Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Alpha Preparatory 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 Alpha Preparatory School last inspected?
Alpha Preparatory School was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alpha Preparatory School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Alpha Preparatory School compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,551 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, and Alpha Preparatory School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects Alpha Preparatory 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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