Princethorpe College food hygiene rating
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Princethorpe 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
This is a fresh result: Princethorpe College was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Princethorpe College Leamington Road, Princethorpe, CV23 9PX
How it compares in Rugby
That puts Princethorpe College among the 596 places in Rugby holding top marks, 73% 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 | 596 | 73% | ← Princethorpe College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Princethorpe 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 Princethorpe College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying cows Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Eathorpe & Wappenbury Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Brookside Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| Spice Village Eathorpe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| The Oak and Black Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Kids Planet Knightlow Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Essence of India Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 March 2023 |
| Knightlow Ce Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Princethorpe College
What is Princethorpe College's food hygiene rating?
Princethorpe College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rugby Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Princethorpe 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 Princethorpe College last inspected?
Princethorpe College was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Princethorpe College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Princethorpe College compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, and Princethorpe College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects Princethorpe 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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