HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior 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 11 November 2024, 20 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: Kings Furlong Junior School, Upper Chestnut Drive, Basingstoke, RG21 8YJ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 777 | 75% | ← HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 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 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 HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior 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 HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbourne Business & Enterprise College School/college/university | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Barchester Health Care At Ashcombe House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| B And M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| City Electrical Factors Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Basingstoke Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Advance Housing & Support Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| BCOT Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School
What is HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School's food hygiene rating?
HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 11 November 2024.
Is HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior 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 HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School last inspected?
HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects HC3S At Kings Furlong Junior 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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