Orchard Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harborough
Orchard 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 30 October 2024, 20 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: Orchard Primary School, Blenheim Crescent, Broughton Astley, LE9 6QY
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Orchard Primary School among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Orchard Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Orchard 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 Orchard Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Eats On Main Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Fellas Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cheng's Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
| Canton Chinese Takeway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Ringrose Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Teapots Nursery Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Primary School
What is Orchard Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Orchard 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 Orchard Primary School last inspected?
Orchard Primary School was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orchard 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 Orchard Primary School compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Orchard 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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