Harris Academy Orpington food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bromley
Harris Academy Orpington 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road, Orpington, BR5 4LG
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Harris Academy Orpington 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% | ← Harris Academy Orpington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harris Academy Orpington 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.
Questions about Harris Academy Orpington
What is Harris Academy Orpington's food hygiene rating?
Harris Academy Orpington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 13 March 2025.
Is Harris Academy Orpington 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 Harris Academy Orpington last inspected?
Harris Academy Orpington was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 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 Harris Academy Orpington?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harris Academy Orpington compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Harris Academy Orpington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Harris Academy Orpington 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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