Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Berkshire
Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield 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 18 December 2024, 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: Denefield School Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6XY
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield 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 Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd at Downsway Primary School School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Asian Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| High Rise Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Go Beanies Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Harrison Catering at Westwood Farm Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Barn Owl Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| JCS Gourmet Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Fledglings Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School
What is Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School's food hygiene rating?
Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield 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 Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School last inspected?
Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 months 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 Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield 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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