Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Runnymede
Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: Sir William Perkins School, Guildford Road, KT16 9BN
How it compares in Runnymede
That puts Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept among the 509 places in Runnymede holding top marks, 83% 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 | 509 | 83% | ← Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept 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 Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Compass Group PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bread and Butter Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Chertsey Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bubbles and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Buk-A Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Buzzbox Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cooking Marvellous Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept
What is Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept's food hygiene rating?
Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Runnymede Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept 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 Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept last inspected?
Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Runnymede Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept compare to other places in Runnymede?
83% of the 614 rated food businesses in Runnymede hold the top rating of 5, and Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Runnymede Council inspects Sir William Perkins School - Catering Dept 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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