Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Albans City
Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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 January 2025, 18 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: Bowmansgreen Primary School, Telford Road, London Colney, AL2 1PH
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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% | ← Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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 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 Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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 Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmansgreen Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| A1 Newsagent London Colney Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Carmelos Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Co-op Food London Colney Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2024 |
| Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School
What is Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School's food hygiene rating?
Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 3 January 2025.
Is Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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 Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School last inspected?
Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 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 Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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 Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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 Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Next Thing Education @ Bowmansgreen 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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