Lexington At Dunottar School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reigate and Banstead
Lexington At Dunottar 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: Dunottar School, 36 High Trees Road, Reigate, RH2 7EL
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts Lexington At Dunottar School among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead 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 | 662 | 73% | ← Lexington At Dunottar School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 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 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 Lexington At Dunottar 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 Lexington At Dunottar School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Burger At The Pendleton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Friends Of The Garibaldi Community Interest Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2019 |
| BhunnysBBQ Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Deli On The Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Eversfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chartwells At Reigate Grammar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Earlswood Newsagent And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
Questions about Lexington At Dunottar School
What is Lexington At Dunottar School's food hygiene rating?
Lexington At Dunottar School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Lexington At Dunottar 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 Lexington At Dunottar School last inspected?
Lexington At Dunottar School was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lexington At Dunottar School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lexington At Dunottar School compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and Lexington At Dunottar School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Lexington At Dunottar 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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