Hawes Down Primary School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bromley
Hawes Down Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 2025, 14 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: Hawes Down Primary School The Mead, West Wickham, BR4 0BA
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Hawes Down Primary School among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← Hawes Down Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Hawes Down 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 Hawes Down Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Hall - Glebe Housing Association Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Brass and Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bites N Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Hawes Down Primary School
What is Hawes Down Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Hawes Down Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 2 May 2025.
Is Hawes Down 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawes Down Primary School last inspected?
Hawes Down Primary School was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hawes Down Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hawes Down Primary School compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Hawes Down Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Hawes Down 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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Hawes Down Primary School is one of 137 rated food businesses in West Wickham. See every hygiene rating in West Wickham →
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