HES @ Branfil Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Havering
HES @ Branfil Primary 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Cedar Avenue, Upminster, RM14 2LW
How it compares in Havering
That puts HES @ Branfil Primary among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← HES @ Branfil Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 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 HES @ Branfil Primary 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 HES @ Branfil Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Aardvark Preschool School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Coastal Supported Living C.I.C Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Be Super Human Official Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Alaias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Clockhouse Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| 7 Day Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Upminster Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about HES @ Branfil Primary
What is HES @ Branfil Primary's food hygiene rating?
HES @ Branfil Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 15 January 2026.
Is HES @ Branfil Primary 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 HES @ Branfil Primary last inspected?
HES @ Branfil Primary was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HES @ Branfil Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 HES @ Branfil Primary compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and HES @ Branfil Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects HES @ Branfil Primary 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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