Avanti Meadows Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Avanti Meadows 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: Farnham Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 1FQ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Avanti Meadows Primary School 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% | ← Avanti Meadows Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Avanti Meadows 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 Avanti Meadows Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelend Care Home Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Coral's B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2007 |
| H@me And Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Avanti Grange Secondary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Beer Shop Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2014 |
Questions about Avanti Meadows Primary School
What is Avanti Meadows Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Avanti Meadows Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Avanti Meadows 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 Avanti Meadows Primary School last inspected?
Avanti Meadows Primary School was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months 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 Avanti Meadows Primary School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Avanti Meadows Primary School 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 Avanti Meadows Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Avanti Meadows 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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