Thomas Franks at Shiplake College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Oxfordshire
Thomas Franks at Shiplake College holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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: Shiplake College Reading Road, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames Oxon, RG9 4BW
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
In South Oxfordshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Thomas Franks at Shiplake College sits behind roughly 994 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 808 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ← Thomas Franks at Shiplake College | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shiplake 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 Shiplake College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Honeys of Henley Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Alpar Kebabs Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Duke of Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Hall Hunter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Giotto Legno UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cater Link at Robert Piggot Infants & Junior School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Get Active Sports @ Robert Piggott C of E Junior School Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Thomas Franks at Shiplake College
What is Thomas Franks at Shiplake College's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks at Shiplake College has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Thomas Franks at Shiplake College safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Thomas Franks at Shiplake College last inspected?
Thomas Franks at Shiplake College was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Franks at Shiplake College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thomas Franks at Shiplake College compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Thomas Franks at Shiplake College holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Thomas Franks at Shiplake 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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Thomas Franks at Shiplake College is one of 48 rated food businesses in Henley-on-Thames Oxon. See every hygiene rating in Henley-on-Thames Oxon →
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