Gilbert Colvin Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Redbridge
Gilbert Colvin 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: Gilbert Colvin Primary School was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Strafford Avenue, IG5 0TL
How it compares in Redbridge
That puts Gilbert Colvin Primary School among the 1,176 places in Redbridge holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,176 | 66% | ← Gilbert Colvin Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Very 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 Gilbert Colvin 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 Gilbert Colvin Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Best BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Arya Bhavan Barkingside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Boss peri peri Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Barkingside Food Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Acasa Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Adas Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Blaze & Smoke Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Gilbert Colvin Primary School
What is Gilbert Colvin Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redbridge Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Gilbert Colvin 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 Gilbert Colvin Primary School last inspected?
Gilbert Colvin Primary School was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gilbert Colvin Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Gilbert Colvin Primary School compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Gilbert Colvin Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Gilbert Colvin 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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