National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cotswold
National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen 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 2 June 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
99% of rated food businesses in Cotswold score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cotswold ratings →
Address: National Star College, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, GL53 9QU
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen among the 957 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 94% 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 | 957 | 94% | ← National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen 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 National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotswold Hills Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Caterlink At Coberley C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Calibrated Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| 417 Project Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Meadows Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Brimpsfeld And Birdlip Playgroup School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Beauty And The Tea Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Caterlink At Birdlip Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2022 |
Questions about National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen
What is National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 2 June 2026.
Is National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen 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 National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen last inspected?
National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen was last inspected on 2 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen?
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 National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen compare to other places in Cotswold?
94% of the 1,022 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects National Star College - Catering Main Kitchen 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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