Eleanor Palmer Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Camden
Eleanor Palmer Primary School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 July 2025, 12 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: Eleanor Palmer Primary School, Lupton Street, NW5 2JA
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Eleanor Palmer Primary School sits behind roughly 2,647 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,993 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← Eleanor Palmer Primary School | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Eleanor Palmer 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 Eleanor Palmer Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces and Eights Saloon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Abbey Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| 68 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| After School Club@St John's C of E School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| 3 Locks Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Agar Children Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Eleanor Palmer Primary School
What is Eleanor Palmer Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Eleanor Palmer Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Eleanor Palmer Primary School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Eleanor Palmer Primary School last inspected?
Eleanor Palmer Primary School was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eleanor Palmer Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eleanor Palmer Primary School compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Eleanor Palmer Primary School holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Eleanor Palmer 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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