Aspens Services At The Gatwick School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Crawley
Aspens Services At The Gatwick 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: The Gatwick School, 23 Gatwick Road, Northgate, RH10 9TP
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Aspens Services At The Gatwick School among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Aspens Services At The Gatwick School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Aspens Services At The Gatwick 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 Aspens Services At The Gatwick School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie's Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd At EasyJet Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd At Novo Nordisk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Chartwells At Forge Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey At CAE Training And Services Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Acron Aviation Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Rentokil Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Caterplus At Anchor - Lanehurst Gardens Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Aspens Services At The Gatwick School
What is Aspens Services At The Gatwick School's food hygiene rating?
Aspens Services At The Gatwick School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Aspens Services At The Gatwick 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 Aspens Services At The Gatwick School last inspected?
Aspens Services At The Gatwick School was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aspens Services At The Gatwick School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aspens Services At The Gatwick School compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Aspens Services At The Gatwick School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Aspens Services At The Gatwick 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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