Michael Hall Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wealden
Michael Hall Canteen 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 6 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Michael Hall School Priory Road, Forest Row, RH18 5JA
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Michael Hall Canteen among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Michael Hall Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Michael Hall Canteen 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 Michael Hall Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Hall School Kindergarten Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ashdown Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Flying Trunk Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Hop Yard Brewing Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Roochi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Forest Row Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Nature Provides Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Forest Roe Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Michael Hall Canteen
What is Michael Hall Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Michael Hall Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 6 December 2024.
Is Michael Hall Canteen 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 Michael Hall Canteen last inspected?
Michael Hall Canteen was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Michael Hall Canteen?
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 Michael Hall Canteen compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Michael Hall Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Michael Hall Canteen 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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