HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Broxbourne
HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary 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 25 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: HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary, Downfield Road, Cheshunt, EN8 8SS
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary 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@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary 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@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne Day Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Cheshunt Community Hospital Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bouncing Bees Ltd Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Barley pizza cheshunt limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Bunty's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Cheshunt Day Nursery and Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Cheshunt Royal British Legion Club L Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Beaumont Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary
What is HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary's food hygiene rating?
HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 25 March 2026.
Is HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary 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@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary last inspected?
HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary was last inspected on 25 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@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary?
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@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects HCL@Downfield JMI School Downfield Primary 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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