HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Broxbourne
HCL@Broxbourne C E 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: Broxbourne C E Primary School, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7AY
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School among the 607 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 607 | 91% | ← HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 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@Broxbourne C E 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@Broxbourne C E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream big dream cakes Other catering premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Dawns Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Bar37 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Broxbourne Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Field + Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Croft Chemist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| All Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School
What is HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 26 March 2026.
Is HCL@Broxbourne C E 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@Broxbourne C E Primary School last inspected?
HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at HCL@Broxbourne C E 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and HCL@Broxbourne C E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects HCL@Broxbourne C E 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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