HCL At Dagnall School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
HCL At Dagnall 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 5 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: Dagnall School, Main Road South, Dagnall, HP4 1QX
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts HCL At Dagnall School among the 3,235 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← HCL At Dagnall School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 606 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 HCL At Dagnall 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 Dagnall School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2009 |
| Munns Eggs & Potatoes Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Dagnall School School/college/university | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2017 |
| Whipsnade Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| The Red Lion Dagnall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about HCL At Dagnall School
What is HCL At Dagnall School's food hygiene rating?
HCL At Dagnall School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 5 March 2026.
Is HCL At Dagnall 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 Dagnall School last inspected?
HCL At Dagnall School was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Dagnall 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HCL At Dagnall School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and HCL At Dagnall School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects HCL At Dagnall 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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