Highfield Lane Day Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Highfield Lane Day Nursery School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: Seymour House, 1 Puddingstone Drive, St Albans, AL4 0GX
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Highfield Lane Day Nursery School among the 821 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 821 | 78% | ← Highfield Lane Day Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 Very 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 Highfield Lane Day Nursery 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 Highfield Lane Day Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2023 |
| Betty's 'Best Before' Bargains Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| 71 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Beau Sejour Care Services Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Chartwells catering @ Beaumont School, School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Highfield Lane Day Nursery School
What is Highfield Lane Day Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Highfield Lane Day Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Highfield Lane Day Nursery 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highfield Lane Day Nursery School last inspected?
Highfield Lane Day Nursery School was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highfield Lane Day Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highfield Lane Day Nursery School compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Highfield Lane Day Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Highfield Lane Day Nursery 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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