HCL At Cheddington School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
HCL At Cheddington 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Cheddington Combined School, High Street, Cheddington, LU7 0RG
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts HCL At Cheddington School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← HCL At Cheddington School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 HCL At Cheddington 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 HCL At Cheddington School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Cheddington School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Kidz Zone Club At Cheddington Combined School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2018 |
| The Old Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Mason Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Mother Cuppa Tea Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Tracy's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about HCL At Cheddington School
What is HCL At Cheddington School's food hygiene rating?
HCL At Cheddington School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 11 September 2025.
Is HCL At Cheddington 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 HCL At Cheddington School last inspected?
HCL At Cheddington School was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCL At Cheddington School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HCL At Cheddington School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and HCL At Cheddington School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects HCL At Cheddington 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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