Padbury CofE School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Padbury CofE 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 9 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Padbury Church Of England School, Winslow Road, Padbury, MK18 2AP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Padbury CofE School among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Padbury CofE School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Padbury CofE 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 Padbury CofE School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Catering Ltd At Padbury C Of E School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Padbury Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2018 |
| Padbury Meats Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Padbury CofE School
What is Padbury CofE School's food hygiene rating?
Padbury CofE School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 9 January 2020.
Is Padbury CofE 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 Padbury CofE School last inspected?
Padbury CofE School was last inspected on 9 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Padbury CofE 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Padbury CofE School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Padbury CofE School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Padbury CofE 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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