The Pantry at Kennel Lane School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bracknell Forest
The Pantry at Kennel Lane 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 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kennel Lane School Kennel Lane, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 2EX
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts The Pantry at Kennel Lane School among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← The Pantry at Kennel Lane School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 The Pantry at Kennel Lane 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 The Pantry at Kennel Lane School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Under Fives Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Harrison Catering At Garth Hill College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| BFC- Larchwood Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2013 |
| BP Bracknell SF Connect - including Petrol Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| GAIL's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Amorino - Gelato Al Naturale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Baxter Storey at Honeywell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about The Pantry at Kennel Lane School
What is The Pantry at Kennel Lane School's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry at Kennel Lane School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 7 November 2024.
Is The Pantry at Kennel Lane 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 The Pantry at Kennel Lane School last inspected?
The Pantry at Kennel Lane School was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pantry at Kennel Lane 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pantry at Kennel Lane School compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry at Kennel Lane School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects The Pantry at Kennel Lane 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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