Heathfield Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Darlington
Heathfield 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: Heathfield Primary School was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Broadway, Darlington, DL1 1EJ
How it compares in Darlington
That puts Heathfield Primary School among the 755 places in Darlington holding top marks, 90% 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 | 755 | 90% | ← Heathfield Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Heathfield 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 Heathfield Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Daycare School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Booker Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Caterplus@Anchor-Mayflower Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Central Park Catering School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| B & H Chippy / B & H Punjabi Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Albert Hill Club & Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Heathfield Primary School
What is Heathfield Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Heathfield Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Heathfield 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 Heathfield Primary School last inspected?
Heathfield Primary School was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heathfield 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 Heathfield Primary School compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and Heathfield Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects Heathfield 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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