Culinera food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
Culinera 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 17 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: Ridgeway Academy, Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Culinera among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Culinera | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Tokyo Farmers/growers | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Lee's Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2011 |
| Morrisons Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Attimore Barn Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Attimore Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Culinera
What is Culinera's food hygiene rating?
Culinera has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Culinera 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 last inspected?
Culinera was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Culinera?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Culinera compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Culinera is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Culinera 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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