St. Helens College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hillingdon
St. Helens 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 19 January 2024, more than 2 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: Parkway, UB10 9JX
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts St. Helens College among the 1,285 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,285 | 64% | ← St. Helens College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 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 St. Helens 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 St. Helens College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alans Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2018 |
| Burrage & Sons Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Centre Of Hope Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| ACS Hillingdon International School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Battle of Britain Visitor Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Uxbridge Campus School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| BP Hillingdon Connect Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about St. Helens College
What is St. Helens College's food hygiene rating?
St. Helens College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 19 January 2024.
Is St. Helens 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 St. Helens College last inspected?
St. Helens College was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. Helens College?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St. Helens College compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and St. Helens College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects St. Helens 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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