RGS Prep food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Guildford
RGS Prep 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Lanesborough Preparatory School Lanesborough Preparatory School Cranley Road, Guildford, GU1 2EH
How it compares in Guildford
That puts RGS Prep among the 821 places in Guildford 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 | 821 | 82% | ← RGS Prep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 RGS Prep 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 RGS Prep, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy coffee london square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Albury House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Drayton House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Christopher Robin Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Compass at Mount Alvernia Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about RGS Prep
What is RGS Prep's food hygiene rating?
RGS Prep has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 6 March 2026.
Is RGS Prep 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 RGS Prep last inspected?
RGS Prep was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at RGS Prep?
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 RGS Prep compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and RGS Prep is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects RGS Prep 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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