Hurst Lodge School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hart
Hurst Lodge 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: St Swithuns Presbytery, Firgrove Road, Yateley, GU46 6NH
How it compares in Hart
That puts Hurst Lodge School among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 85% | ← Hurst Lodge School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Hurst Lodge 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 Hurst Lodge School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Nursery Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| KFC Reading Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Dog And Partridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Cafe 46 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Flame Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Community Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Asda Express Yateley Reading Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Hurst Lodge School
What is Hurst Lodge School's food hygiene rating?
Hurst Lodge School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Hurst Lodge 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 Hurst Lodge School last inspected?
Hurst Lodge School was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hurst Lodge School?
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 Hurst Lodge School compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Hurst Lodge School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Hurst Lodge 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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