Hitchin Girls School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Hitchin Girls 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 3 October 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: Hitchin Girls School Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Hitchin Girls School among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Hitchin Girls School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 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 Hitchin Girls 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 Hitchin Girls School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Lodge Day Nursery Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Highbury Infant School School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hermitage Rd Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Hitchin Girls School
What is Hitchin Girls School's food hygiene rating?
Hitchin Girls School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Hitchin Girls 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 Hitchin Girls School last inspected?
Hitchin Girls School was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hitchin Girls School?
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 Hitchin Girls School compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hitchin Girls School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Hitchin Girls 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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