Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in West Berkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Berkshire ratings →
Address: Long Lane Primary School Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YG
How this rating has changed
Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 15 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 9% | ← Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane 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.
Questions about Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School
What is Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School last inspected?
Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School was last inspected on 15 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,093 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane Primary School holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Harrison Catering Services at Long Lane 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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