Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK)) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Milton Keynes
Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (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 16 September 2025, 9 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: Loughton School, Bradwell Road, Loughton, MK5 8DN
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (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% | ← Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (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 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 Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (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 Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK)), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Preschool Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Acorn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Becket House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| British Standards Institute (Baxter Storey) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Caretech Community Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
| ABR Station Xpress Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| 360 Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK))
What is Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK))'s food hygiene rating?
Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK)) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (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 Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK)) last inspected?
Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK)) was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK))?
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 Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (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 Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (UK)) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Loughton School (Hobbs School Catering (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.
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