Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Brentwood
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) 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 2025, 18 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: The Ursuline High School, Queens Road, Brentwood, CM14 4EX
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) among the 553 places in Brentwood 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) 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 Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doci Visi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Dairyman Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Cakebox Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs)
What is Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs)'s food hygiene rating?
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) 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 Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) last inspected?
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs)?
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 Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (Buchs) 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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