Hoe Valley School & 6th Form food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Woking
Hoe Valley School & 6th Form 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: Hoe Valley SchoolEgley RoadWokingSurrey, GU22 0NH
How it compares in Woking
That puts Hoe Valley School & 6th Form among the 488 places in Woking holding top marks, 69% 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 | 488 | 69% | ← Hoe Valley School & 6th Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Hoe Valley School & 6th Form 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 Hoe Valley School & 6th Form
What is Hoe Valley School & 6th Form's food hygiene rating?
Hoe Valley School & 6th Form has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Woking Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Hoe Valley School & 6th Form 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 Hoe Valley School & 6th Form last inspected?
Hoe Valley School & 6th Form was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hoe Valley School & 6th Form?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hoe Valley School & 6th Form compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, and Hoe Valley School & 6th Form is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects Hoe Valley School & 6th Form 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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