Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court 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 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: Priors Court School Priors Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9NU
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court 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% | ← Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court 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 Very 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 Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court 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 Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Beyond Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Priors Court School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Priors Court School - The Seasons Houses School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Bradbury House School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Robin Cottage School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage School/college/university | 404 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2016 |
| Ye Olde Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School
What is Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School's food hygiene rating?
Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court 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 Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School last inspected?
Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School 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 Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court 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 Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court 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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