Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Herefordshire
Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd 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 16 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: Kingstone, HR2 9HJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd 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 Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES Childcare Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Little Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2023 |
| ETL Spring Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2014 |
| The Bull Ring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| K S Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2022 |
| Kingstone Kafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
Questions about Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd
What is Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd 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 Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd last inspected?
Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd 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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