Bessemer grange primary school food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Southwark
Bessemer grange 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: Bessemer grange primary school was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Bessemer Grange Primary School, Dylways, SE5 8HP
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Bessemer grange primary school among the 2,138 places in Southwark 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Bessemer grange primary school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 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 Bessemer grange 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 Bessemer grange primary school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Anns preserves and bakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Bessemer grange primary school
What is Bessemer grange primary school's food hygiene rating?
Bessemer grange primary school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Bessemer grange 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 Bessemer grange primary school last inspected?
Bessemer grange primary school was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bessemer grange primary school?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bessemer grange primary school compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Bessemer grange primary school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Bessemer grange 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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