Elson Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gosport
Elson Infant 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
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Elson County Infant School, Elson Lane, Gosport, PO12 4EU
How it compares in Gosport
That puts Elson Infant School among the 492 places in Gosport holding top marks, 86% 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 | 492 | 86% | ← Elson Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 30 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 Elson Infant 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 Elson Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Balti Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Anson Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| 32 Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Antalya Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Brockhurst Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Brooklands Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
Questions about Elson Infant School
What is Elson Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Elson Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gosport Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Elson Infant 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 Elson Infant School last inspected?
Elson Infant School was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gosport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elson Infant 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 Elson Infant School compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 574 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, and Elson Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects Elson Infant 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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