Alderwood Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rushmoor
Alderwood 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: Belle Vue Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4RZ
How it compares in Rushmoor
That puts Alderwood Infant School among the 456 places in Rushmoor holding top marks, 72% 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 | 456 | 72% | ← Alderwood Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 Very 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 Alderwood 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 Alderwood Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boss Desserts Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| A Turner & Son Retailers - other | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Coffee Enterprises Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Aldershot College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Astalet Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Durbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Clean Meal Co Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| China Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Alderwood Infant School
What is Alderwood Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Alderwood Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushmoor Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Alderwood 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 Alderwood Infant School last inspected?
Alderwood Infant School was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushmoor Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alderwood Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alderwood Infant School compare to other places in Rushmoor?
72% of the 629 rated food businesses in Rushmoor hold the top rating of 5, and Alderwood Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushmoor Council inspects Alderwood 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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