Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Charlotte Close, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9TU
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House 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 Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Buchanan Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| The White Horse Hermitage Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Hillier Garden Centre/Rosebourne Food Hall Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2012 |
| Mulberry & Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Premier Stores Hermitage Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2024 |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Priors Court School YAP - Bradbury House School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Robin Cottage School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
Questions about Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House
What is Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House's food hygiene rating?
Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House 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 Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House last inspected?
Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Priors Court School YAP - Charlotte House 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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