HES @ Harrow Lodge Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Havering
HES @ Harrow Lodge 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 3 March 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: Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BP
How it compares in Havering
That puts HES @ Harrow Lodge 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 @ Harrow Lodge 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 Very 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 @ Harrow Lodge 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 @ Harrow Lodge Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-IN's Hornchurch Cornershop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Albany School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Atlantis BBQ and Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Beech Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| B&M Bargains Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Ava Grill & Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
Questions about HES @ Harrow Lodge Primary
What is HES @ Harrow Lodge Primary's food hygiene rating?
HES @ Harrow Lodge Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 3 March 2025.
Is HES @ Harrow Lodge 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 @ Harrow Lodge Primary last inspected?
HES @ Harrow Lodge Primary was last inspected on 3 March 2025, 16 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 @ Harrow Lodge Primary?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HES @ Harrow Lodge 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 @ Harrow Lodge Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects HES @ Harrow Lodge 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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