Culinera @ Verulam School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Albans City
Culinera @ Verulam 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 September 2024, 21 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: Verulam School, Brampton Road, St Albans, AL1 4PR
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Culinera @ Verulam 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% | ← Culinera @ Verulam 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 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 Culinera @ Verulam 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 Culinera @ Verulam School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheers Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Beau Sejour Care Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Clare Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2025 |
| Brock House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bean Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Central Drive Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Culinera @ Verulam School
What is Culinera @ Verulam School's food hygiene rating?
Culinera @ Verulam School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Culinera @ Verulam 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 Culinera @ Verulam School last inspected?
Culinera @ Verulam School was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Culinera @ Verulam School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Culinera @ Verulam 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 Culinera @ Verulam School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Culinera @ Verulam 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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