Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushmoor
Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Salesian College, 119 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6PA
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College among the 456 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 72% 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 | 456 | 72% | ← Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College 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 Limited TA Salesian College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ South Farnborough Infant School School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Farnborough Day Nursery \& Preschool Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bethneys Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bevan Lodge Community Pre-School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Big Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aramark @ Farnborough Aerospace Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cafe @ No.36 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College
What is Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College last inspected?
Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College?
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 Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Thomas Franks Limited TA Salesian College 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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