Culinera at Trinity School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Culinera at Trinity 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 14 March 2025, 15 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: Trinity School Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Culinera at Trinity School among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Culinera at Trinity School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 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 Culinera at Trinity 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 Culinera at Trinity School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care UK At Winchcombe Place Care Home Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Dolce at The Winchcombe School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Gather & Gather Limited at Vodafone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Culinera at Speenhamland Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Caterlink @ The Castle School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Castlegate Short Break Service Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
| Gurkha Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bacon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Culinera at Trinity School
What is Culinera at Trinity School's food hygiene rating?
Culinera at Trinity School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Culinera at Trinity 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 Culinera at Trinity School last inspected?
Culinera at Trinity School was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Culinera at Trinity School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Culinera at Trinity School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Culinera at Trinity School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Culinera at Trinity 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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