HCL @ Shepherd Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Three Rivers
HCL @ Shepherd Primary 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 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shepherd Primary School, Shepherds Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 8JJ
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts HCL @ Shepherd Primary 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 @ Shepherd Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 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 Very 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 HCL @ Shepherd Primary 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 @ Shepherd Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Little Hands Adventure Club School/college/university | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Community Lunch @ St Johns Roman Catholic JMI School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2026 |
| BP Oil UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Brixton Amusements Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Love Desserts Also T/A Slush Works Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A - Z Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2017 |
| Chorleywood Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2018 |
Questions about HCL @ Shepherd Primary School
What is HCL @ Shepherd Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ Shepherd Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 10 December 2024.
Is HCL @ Shepherd Primary 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 @ Shepherd Primary School last inspected?
HCL @ Shepherd Primary School was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 @ Shepherd Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HCL @ Shepherd Primary 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 @ Shepherd Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects HCL @ Shepherd Primary 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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