Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 April 2016, more than 10 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: 1 - 2 Priors Court Cottages Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9JT
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage 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 Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priors Court School YAP - Bradbury House School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Priors Court School YAP - Robin Cottage School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Bread and Beyond Manufacturers/packers | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Priors Court School School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Priors Court School - The Seasons Houses School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School School/college/university | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Hillier Garden Centre/Rosebourne Food Hall Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2012 |
| Mulberry & Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage
What is Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 4 April 2016.
Is Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage last inspected?
Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage was last inspected on 4 April 2016, more than 10 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 Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Priors Court School YAP - Dove Cottage 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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