Southill Lower School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-06-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Southill Lower School is a school/college/university located at School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9JA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 June 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Central Bedfordshire oversees 1,695 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Central Bedfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade
Postcode
SG18 9JA
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1173464

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Southill Lower School?

Southill Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Central Bedfordshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Southill Lower School last inspected?

Southill Lower School was last inspected on 2024-06-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Southill Lower School located?

Southill Lower School is located at School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade , SG18 9JA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SG18 postcode area.