Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Northamptonshire
Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Magdalen College School, Waynflete Buildings, Waynflete Avenue, NN13 6AF
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ← Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College 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 Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance in Partnership Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Little Fishes Pre-School Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Fresh Start Catering School/college/university | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Spice Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Winchester House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Brackley Kitchen Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Spoon & Whisk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Group Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School
What is Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 September 2023.
Is Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School was last inspected on 12 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College School holds a 4. 377 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Impact Food Group @ Magdalen College 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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