Bracken Hill School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Ashfield
Bracken Hill 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Chartwell Road, NG17 7HZ
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Bracken Hill School among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Bracken Hill School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Bracken Hill 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 Bracken Hill School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Hill College Community Centre Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Busy Bunnies Nursery (Kikrby) School/college/university | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Abbey Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Diamond Avenue W.M.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Brew-It Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Boyes Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Boardom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Bracken Hill School
What is Bracken Hill School's food hygiene rating?
Bracken Hill School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Bracken Hill 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 Bracken Hill School last inspected?
Bracken Hill School was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bracken Hill 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 Bracken Hill School compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Bracken Hill School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Bracken Hill 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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