Batchwood School Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Albans City
Batchwood School Catering 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 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Batchwood School, Townsend Drive, St Albans, AL3 5RP
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Batchwood School Catering 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% | ← Batchwood School Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Batchwood School Catering 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 Batchwood School Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alban Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Chef Express also t/a Korea Town, High Oaks Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Busy Bees @ St Albans City Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| ABC-XYZ Childcare @ Bernards Heath Juniors Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Busy Bees @ Bernard Street Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Amrit Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| DJ's Jungle Adventure, Unit 2A Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Batchwood Hall Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Batchwood School Catering
What is Batchwood School Catering's food hygiene rating?
Batchwood School Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Batchwood School Catering 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 Batchwood School Catering last inspected?
Batchwood School Catering was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Batchwood School Catering?
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 Batchwood School Catering 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 Batchwood School Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Batchwood School Catering 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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