ICollege Alternative Education food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
ICollege Alternative Education 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 4 March 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: 88 Newtown Road, Newbury, RG14 7BT
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts ICollege Alternative Education among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← ICollege Alternative Education | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 ICollege Alternative Education 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 ICollege Alternative Education, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Arts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Hetherton of Berkshire Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Le Otto Campane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
Questions about ICollege Alternative Education
What is ICollege Alternative Education's food hygiene rating?
ICollege Alternative Education has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 4 March 2022.
Is ICollege Alternative Education 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 ICollege Alternative Education last inspected?
ICollege Alternative Education was last inspected on 4 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at ICollege Alternative Education?
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 ICollege Alternative Education compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and ICollege Alternative Education is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects ICollege Alternative Education 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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