St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
St Thomas Of Canterbury 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 17 October 2025, 8 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: St Thomas Of Canterbury Jmi School, High Street, Puckeridge, SG11 1RZ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary 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% | ← St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Thomas Of Canterbury 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 St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry Of Puckeridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crown And Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ridge House Pharmacy Retailers - other | 349 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lek Deng Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Roger De Clare First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Ralph Sadlier School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Standon And Puckeridge Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary
What is St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary's food hygiene rating?
St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 17 October 2025.
Is St Thomas Of Canterbury 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 St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary last inspected?
St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary?
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 St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary 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 St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects St Thomas Of Canterbury 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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