The Hop Garden Eton College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Windsor and Maidenhead
The Hop Garden Eton College 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 2022, more than 4 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: The Hop Garden, Common Lane, Eton, SL4 6EQ
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts The Hop Garden Eton College among the 1,048 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,048 | 82% | ← The Hop Garden Eton College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Hop Garden Eton 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 The Hop Garden Eton College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelos At Eton College School/college/university | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Baldwins Bec School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| Anytime Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Boatman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Artefood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Browns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Benugo At Cafes \& Kiosks At Windsor Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| A P Souvenirs & Gifts Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
Questions about The Hop Garden Eton College
What is The Hop Garden Eton College's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Garden Eton College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 16 May 2022.
Is The Hop Garden Eton College 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 The Hop Garden Eton College last inspected?
The Hop Garden Eton College was last inspected on 16 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hop Garden Eton College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Hop Garden Eton College compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and The Hop Garden Eton College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects The Hop Garden Eton 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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