HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Three Rivers
HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey, WD19 7DW
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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 @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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 @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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 @ St Joseph's RC JMI School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Warren Dell Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Oxhey Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Age UK Hertfordshire Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Boston Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Bluebell Pre School A Community Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sandy Lodge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Sandy Lodge Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aubern Mere Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI School
What is HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI School's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 27 March 2025.
Is HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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 @ St Joseph's RC JMI School last inspected?
HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI School was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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 @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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 @ St Joseph's RC JMI School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects HCL @ St Joseph's RC JMI 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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