Thomas Hickman School Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Thomas Hickman School Catering 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 22 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: Thomas Hickman School, Belgrave Road, Aylesbury, HP19 9HP
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Thomas Hickman School Catering among the 3,235 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,235 | 81% | ← Thomas Hickman School Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 604 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 Thomas Hickman School Catering 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 Thomas Hickman School Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2006 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Aylesbury Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Aylesbury Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Aylesbury Tuck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| China Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Chartwell Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Hickman School Catering
What is Thomas Hickman School Catering's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Hickman School Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Thomas Hickman School Catering 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 Thomas Hickman School Catering last inspected?
Thomas Hickman School Catering was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thomas Hickman School Catering?
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 Thomas Hickman School Catering compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Thomas Hickman School Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Thomas Hickman School Catering 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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