BFC- Larchwood food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bracknell Forest
BFC- Larchwood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2013, more than 13 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: 10A Portman Close, Bracknell, RG42 1NE
How it compares in Bracknell Forest
That puts BFC- Larchwood among the 580 places in Bracknell Forest holding top marks, 83% 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 | 580 | 83% | ← BFC- Larchwood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 BFC- Larchwood 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 BFC- Larchwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Bracknell SF Connect - including Petrol Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Asda Express Twin Bridges PFS Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Absolutely Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Baxter Storey at Honeywell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Gather & Gather Limited at The Capitol Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| A & I Oriental Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about BFC- Larchwood
What is BFC- Larchwood's food hygiene rating?
BFC- Larchwood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bracknell Forest Council on 8 January 2013.
Is BFC- Larchwood 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BFC- Larchwood last inspected?
BFC- Larchwood was last inspected on 8 January 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bracknell Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BFC- Larchwood?
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 BFC- Larchwood compare to other places in Bracknell Forest?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in Bracknell Forest hold the top rating of 5, and BFC- Larchwood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bracknell Forest Council inspects BFC- Larchwood 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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