Accent Catering At The Costello School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Accent Catering At The Costello 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: The Costello School, Crossborough Hill, Basingstoke, RG21 4AL
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Accent Catering At The Costello School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Accent Catering At The Costello School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Accent Catering At The Costello 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 Accent Catering At The Costello School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Indoor Tennis Centre Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| A&S Market Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Basingstoke Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bubble Ci Tea Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Alphabet City Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy & Stone Lady Susan Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Accent Catering At The Costello School
What is Accent Catering At The Costello School's food hygiene rating?
Accent Catering At The Costello School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Accent Catering At The Costello 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 Accent Catering At The Costello School last inspected?
Accent Catering At The Costello School was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Accent Catering At The Costello 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 Accent Catering At The Costello School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Accent Catering At The Costello School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Accent Catering At The Costello 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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