Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Harlow
Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: Purford Green, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6HP
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy 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 Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Church Ministries - Harlow Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Harlow Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Blossoms Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy
What is Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy 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 Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy last inspected?
Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy?
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 Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Passmores Academy At Purford Green Primary Academy 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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