Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Milton Keynes
Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) 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 15 July 2024, 23 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: Pepper Hill School, Kingsfold, Bradville, MK13 7BQ
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) 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% | ← Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pepper Hill First School (Stanton 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 Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balloons & more LTD Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2017 |
| Acorn at New Bradwell Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Brewery Tap House Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Brewery Tap House Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Adam Afro Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School)
What is Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School)'s food hygiene rating?
Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) 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 Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) last inspected?
Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) 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 Pepper Hill First School (Stanton School) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Pepper Hill First School (Stanton 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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