Larkspur Primary Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Larkspur Primary Academy 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 20 May 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: The Tower Jmi School, Tower Road, Ware, SG12 7LP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Larkspur Primary Academy among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Larkspur Primary Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Larkspur Primary Academy 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 Larkspur Primary Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2007 |
| Ashwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cafe Play School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Christchurch Jmi School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Guideposts Day Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2017 |
| Caterlink @ Kingshill Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Angel Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2012 |
Questions about Larkspur Primary Academy
What is Larkspur Primary Academy's food hygiene rating?
Larkspur Primary Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 20 May 2024.
Is Larkspur Primary Academy 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 Larkspur Primary Academy last inspected?
Larkspur Primary Academy was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Larkspur Primary Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Larkspur Primary Academy compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Larkspur Primary Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Larkspur Primary Academy 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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