Fernvale CP School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harborough
Fernvale CP 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 7 November 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: Fernvale County Primary School, Somerby Road, Thurnby, LE7 9PR
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Fernvale CP 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% | ← Fernvale CP 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 Fernvale CP 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 Fernvale CP School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Bobblewood Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cafe Fifty Five Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Auntys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ace Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Christ Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2024 |
| Bow Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
Questions about Fernvale CP School
What is Fernvale CP School's food hygiene rating?
Fernvale CP School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Fernvale CP 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 Fernvale CP School last inspected?
Fernvale CP School was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Fernvale CP 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 Fernvale CP School compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Fernvale CP School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Fernvale CP 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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