HES @ St Marys RC Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Havering
HES @ St Marys RC 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
This is a fresh result: HES @ St Marys RC Primary School was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4TF
How it compares in Havering
That puts HES @ St Marys RC 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 @ St Marys RC 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 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 HES @ St Marys RC 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 @ St Marys RC Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-IN's Hornchurch Cornershop Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Atlantis BBQ and Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Albany School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Beech Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Ayra Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ashling House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
Questions about HES @ St Marys RC Primary School
What is HES @ St Marys RC Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HES @ St Marys RC Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 4 June 2026.
Is HES @ St Marys RC 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 @ St Marys RC Primary School last inspected?
HES @ St Marys RC Primary School was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 @ St Marys RC 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 HES @ St Marys RC 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 @ St Marys RC Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects HES @ St Marys RC 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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