Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brent
Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: School Kitchen, Harlesden Primary School, Acton Lane, NW10 8UT
How it compares in Brent
That puts Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink among the 1,654 places in Brent holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,654 | 74% | ← Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink 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 Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acougue do Gaucho - Ki Carne Brazilian Beef Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Albeit Alarabi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Albi Ison Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Al Enam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| A F G Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Aljazira General Store Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| A'wa Coffee Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Abbey Point Cafe & Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink
What is Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink's food hygiene rating?
Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brent Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink 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 Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink last inspected?
Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink?
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 Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, and Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Harlesden Primary School Kitchen- Caterlink 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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