HCL at The Beaconsfield School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
HCL at The Beaconsfield 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 12 September 2025, 10 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: The Beaconsfield School, Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1SJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts HCL at The Beaconsfield School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← HCL at The Beaconsfield School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 HCL at The Beaconsfield 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 HCL at The Beaconsfield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group Trading As Dolce @ Butlers Court School School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2017 |
| Browns Beaconsfield Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Melody Mint Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Culinera at Beaconsfield High School School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Northgate House Day Nursery and Preschool School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Old Town Koko'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| @homepizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about HCL at The Beaconsfield School
What is HCL at The Beaconsfield School's food hygiene rating?
HCL at The Beaconsfield School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 12 September 2025.
Is HCL at The Beaconsfield 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 HCL at The Beaconsfield School last inspected?
HCL at The Beaconsfield School was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCL at The Beaconsfield 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 HCL at The Beaconsfield School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and HCL at The Beaconsfield School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects HCL at The Beaconsfield 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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