Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Buckinghamshire
Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon 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 7 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: Steeple Claydon School, Meadoway, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2PA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon 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% | ← Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon 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 Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4A Group Ltd At Steeple Claydon School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Steeple Claydon Pre-School School/college/university | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Paula's Bakery Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Prince Of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
| Lucky Star In Prince Of Wales Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Molly's Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School
What is Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School's food hygiene rating?
Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon 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 Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School last inspected?
Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 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 Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,008 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Fresh Start Catering At Steeple Claydon 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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