HES @ Elm Park Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Havering
HES @ Elm Park 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: South End Road, Rainham, RM12 5UA
How it compares in Havering
That puts HES @ Elm Park Primary School 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 @ Elm Park Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 @ Elm Park 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 HES @ Elm Park Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aozora Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Adana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| A Star Kids Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Albany School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Angeli Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Bretons Community Association & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bretons Pre School 1 Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about HES @ Elm Park Primary School
What is HES @ Elm Park Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HES @ Elm Park Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 18 September 2025.
Is HES @ Elm Park 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 HES @ Elm Park Primary School last inspected?
HES @ Elm Park Primary School was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 @ Elm Park Primary School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HES @ Elm Park Primary School compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and HES @ Elm Park Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects HES @ Elm Park 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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