The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Watford
The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior 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 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Nascot Wood Junior School, Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4YS
How it compares in Watford
That puts The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior 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 The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechfield Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Brunswick Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Bannermans @ Herts Bowling Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afccos Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School
What is The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 6 June 2024.
Is The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior 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 The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School last inspected?
The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School was last inspected on 6 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior 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 The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects The Pantry @ Nascot Wood Junior 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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