Holroyd Howe at St Marys School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Holroyd Howe at St Marys School 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 November 2023, 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: St Marys School, 94 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Holroyd Howe at St Marys School 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% | ← Holroyd Howe at St Marys School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 527 | 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 606 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 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 Holroyd Howe at St Marys School 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 Holroyd Howe at St Marys School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinera at Thorpe House School School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2013 |
| Karak Chaii Gerrards Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Buttermilk Cafe & Desserts Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Everyman Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Gerrards Cross Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Hings Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Lucca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe at St Marys School
What is Holroyd Howe at St Marys School's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe at St Marys School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 22 November 2023.
Is Holroyd Howe at St Marys School 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 Holroyd Howe at St Marys School last inspected?
Holroyd Howe at St Marys School was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Holroyd Howe at St Marys School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holroyd Howe at St Marys School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,006 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Holroyd Howe at St Marys School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Holroyd Howe at St Marys School 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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