Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Horris Hill School, Horris Hill, Newtown Common, RG20 9DJ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School among the 777 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 | 777 | 75% | ← Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 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 255 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 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Chartwells At The Clere School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Jane's House Montessori Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Holroyd Howe at St Gabriels School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Newbury Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Chartwell & Starbucks @ Newbury College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee At Tesco Extra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
Questions about Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School
What is Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School last inspected?
Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Thomas Franks Limited At Horris Hill 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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