Thomas Franks at Thornton College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Thomas Franks at Thornton College 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: Thornton College, College Lane, Thornton, MK17 0HJ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Thomas Franks at Thornton College 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% | ← Thomas Franks at Thornton College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Thomas Franks at Thornton College 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 Thomas Franks at Thornton College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Adventures Group @ Thornton College School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chartwells, Compass Contract Service School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2022 |
| Mowglis At The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| MrDuvets Coffee And Desserts Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Long Row Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Two Brewers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2009 |
| Cafe Belge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 February 2025 |
| M K Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Thomas Franks at Thornton College
What is Thomas Franks at Thornton College's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks at Thornton College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Thomas Franks at Thornton College 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 Thomas Franks at Thornton College last inspected?
Thomas Franks at Thornton College was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 Thomas Franks at Thornton College?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Franks at Thornton College compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Franks at Thornton College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Thomas Franks at Thornton College 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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