Calcot Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Calcot Junior 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: Calcot Junior School Curtis Road, Calcot, Reading, RG31 4XG
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Calcot Junior School 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% | ← Calcot Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Calcot Junior 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 Calcot Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICollege Alternative Education School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2011 |
| Calcot Filling Station Store Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Greenfield House Resource Centre Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| B and M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Greggs PLC at Sainsburys Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Calcot Cottage Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2010 |
| Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Elior at The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Calcot Junior School
What is Calcot Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Calcot Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Calcot Junior 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 Calcot Junior School last inspected?
Calcot Junior School was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Calcot Junior 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 Calcot Junior School 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 Calcot Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Calcot Junior 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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