Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy 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 June 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: Lace Hill Academy, Catchpin Street, Buckingham, MK18 7RR
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 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 Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy 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 Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4A Group Ltd At Lace Hill Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2019 |
| Lace Hill Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Shell Buckingham Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Cafe At Tesco Buckingham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Nunc Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy
What is Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy 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 Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Lace Hill Academy 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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