Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Windsor and Maidenhead
Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick 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: Papplewick School, Windsor Road, Ascot, SL5 7LH
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School 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% | ← Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Rose Nursery (Ascot) Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ascot Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2016 |
| Cafe Express Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Signature At Ascot Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Ascot United Football Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
| J&S Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2011 |
| Jack & Earnest At Bit And Bridle Ascot Racecourse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School
What is Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School last inspected?
Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School 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 Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Thomas Franks Limited At Papplewick 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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