ICollege Alternative Education

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2006-01-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

ICollege Alternative Education is a school/college/university located at The Oaks Foxglove Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 4DH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 January 2006, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Berkshire oversees 1,285 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Berkshire is 4.8 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
The Oaks Foxglove Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire
Postcode
RG18 4DH
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
203411

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of ICollege Alternative Education?

ICollege Alternative Education has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by West Berkshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was ICollege Alternative Education last inspected?

ICollege Alternative Education was last inspected on 2006-01-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can ICollege Alternative Education improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is ICollege Alternative Education located?

ICollege Alternative Education is located at The Oaks Foxglove Way, Thatcham, West Berkshire , RG18 4DH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG18 postcode area.