Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Milton Keynes
Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) 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 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Garthwaite Crescent, Shenley Brook End, MK5 7XX
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) 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 Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns at Westcroft Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2016 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2016 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Caroline Haslett Primary School (Aspen Contract Services) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Acorn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Christ the Sower Ecumencial Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Ash's Fish & Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK))
What is Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK))'s food hygiene rating?
Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) 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 Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) last inspected?
Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK))?
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 Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Long Meadow School (Compass Contract Services (UK)) and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Milton Keynes inspects and rates 2,507 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Milton Keynes →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →