Fairfield Park Lower School 2 food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Central Bedfordshire
Fairfield Park Lower School 2 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 12 January 2026, 6 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.
Address: Ruskin Drive, Fairfield, Herts, SG5 4SG
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Fairfield Park Lower School 2 among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Fairfield Park Lower School 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Fairfield Park Lower School 2 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 Fairfield Park Lower School 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Until Dusk Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Fairfield Park Lower School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| ClubsComplete Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2004 |
Questions about Fairfield Park Lower School 2
What is Fairfield Park Lower School 2's food hygiene rating?
Fairfield Park Lower School 2 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Fairfield Park Lower School 2 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 Fairfield Park Lower School 2 last inspected?
Fairfield Park Lower School 2 was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fairfield Park Lower School 2?
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 Fairfield Park Lower School 2 compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fairfield Park Lower School 2 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Fairfield Park Lower School 2 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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