John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: John Masefield High School And Sixth Form Centre, Mabels Furlong, HR8 2HF
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company 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 John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
| Ledbury Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 December 2024 |
| Pizza Land and Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Seed & Source Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Lanark House Investment Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ceci Paolo Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company
What is John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company's food hygiene rating?
John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 7 November 2025.
Is John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company 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 John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company last inspected?
John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects John Masefield High School - Miquill Catering Company 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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