Mountfield Heath School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rother
Mountfield Heath 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mountfield Heath School Johns Cross Road, Johns Cross, TN32 5JN
How it compares in Rother
In Rother, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Mountfield Heath School sits behind roughly 882 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 882 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ← Mountfield Heath School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 Mountfield Heath 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 Mountfield Heath School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinehall School Limted School/college/university | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| UK Vita Nova Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sandhurst Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Gorilla Grub Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Kings Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Morrison's Daily Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Mountfield Heath School
What is Mountfield Heath School's food hygiene rating?
Mountfield Heath School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rother Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Mountfield Heath 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 Mountfield Heath School last inspected?
Mountfield Heath School was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mountfield Heath 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 Mountfield Heath School compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, while Mountfield Heath School holds a 4. 94 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Mountfield Heath 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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