Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Guildford
Twelve15 at Pond Meadow 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pond Meadow School Larch Avenue, Guildford, GU1 1DR
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School 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% | ← Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Twelve15 at Pond Meadow 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 Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Christ's College School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Bellfields Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Cleverchefs at Northmead Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Weyfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Claremont Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bellfields Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Butties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Bart's Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School
What is Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School's food hygiene rating?
Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Twelve15 at Pond Meadow 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 Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School last inspected?
Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Twelve15 at Pond Meadow School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Twelve15 at Pond Meadow 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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