Merton Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Merton Infant 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 3 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: Merton County Infant School, Romsey Close, Basingstoke, RG24 9HB
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Merton Infant School among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 777 | 75% | ← Merton Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 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 Merton Infant 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 Merton Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Miss Muffet Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Barchester Health Care At Marnel Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Baxter Storey At Honeywell Avionics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Cornerstone Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Barchester Health Care At St Thomas's Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Community Furniture Project Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Amigo Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Merton Infant School
What is Merton Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Merton Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Merton Infant 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 Merton Infant School last inspected?
Merton Infant School was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merton Infant 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 Merton Infant School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Merton Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Merton Infant 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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