HCL @ Breakspeare School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Three Rivers
HCL @ Breakspeare School 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Breakspeare School, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, WD5 0BU
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts HCL @ Breakspeare School among the 472 places in Three Rivers 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 | 472 | 83% | ← HCL @ Breakspeare School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 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 HCL @ Breakspeare School 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 HCL @ Breakspeare School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Abbots Langley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2018 |
| Abbots Langley Supermarket Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Abbots Langley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Abbots Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| All Aboard Kids Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd @ Tanners Wood School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about HCL @ Breakspeare School
What is HCL @ Breakspeare School's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ Breakspeare School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 15 July 2025.
Is HCL @ Breakspeare School 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 HCL @ Breakspeare School last inspected?
HCL @ Breakspeare School was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCL @ Breakspeare School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 HCL @ Breakspeare School compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and HCL @ Breakspeare School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects HCL @ Breakspeare School 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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