HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Albans City
HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington 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 30 April 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: Katherine Warington School, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Catering @ Katherine Warington 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 HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Batford Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Lea Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Scarlett's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Balti Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Sir John Lawes School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| HCL Catering @ Manland Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Skylarks Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Batford Day Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School
What is HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School's food hygiene rating?
HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 30 April 2024.
Is HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington 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 HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School last inspected?
HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School?
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 Catering @ Katherine Warington School compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington 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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