Harper's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Windsor and Maidenhead
Harper's 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 19 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Harpers, 59A St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3BX
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts Harper's among the 1,048 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,048 | 82% | ← Harper's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 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 Harper's 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 Harper's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BaxterStorey At Windsor College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Al Fassia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2022 |
| A Hoppy Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2022 |
| Alma House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2022 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
| Billy & Boo Windsor School/college/university | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2018 |
| Alma Beacon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| CarillionAramark At Costa Outlet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
Questions about Harper's
What is Harper's's food hygiene rating?
Harper's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 19 February 2024.
Is Harper's 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 Harper's last inspected?
Harper's was last inspected on 19 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harper's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harper's compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and Harper's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Harper's 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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