Southfield Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Luton
Southfield 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: Southfield Primary School, Pastures Way, LU4 0PE
How it compares in Luton
That puts Southfield Primary School among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← Southfield Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 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 Southfield 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 Southfield Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed is our hands Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Chalk Hills Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Chantry Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Choice Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2021 |
| Bakin Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Capwell Grange Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Challney High School For Boys School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Southfield Primary School
What is Southfield Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Southfield Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Southfield 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 Southfield Primary School last inspected?
Southfield Primary School was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southfield Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southfield Primary School compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Southfield Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Southfield 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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