Thomas Franks food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Richmond-Upon-Thames
Thomas Franks 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: 238 Kew Road, Kew, TW9 3JX
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
That puts Thomas Franks among the 1,011 places in Richmond-Upon-Thames holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,011 | 73% | ← Thomas Franks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anima Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Armenian Church Trust UK Limited Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Arista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Franks
What is Thomas Franks's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Thomas Franks 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 last inspected?
Thomas Franks was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Franks?
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 compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects Thomas Franks 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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