Holroyd Howe At Haileybury food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Holroyd Howe At Haileybury 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 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Haileybury And Imperial Service College, College Road, Hertford Heath, SG13 7NU
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Holroyd Howe At Haileybury among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Holroyd Howe At Haileybury | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 222 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 Very 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 Holroyd Howe At Haileybury 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 Holroyd Howe At Haileybury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracudas Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2009 |
| Copleys Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Animal Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| 100 Acre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Arkay Newsagents Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cleous Bites Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Amwell View School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe At Haileybury
What is Holroyd Howe At Haileybury's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe At Haileybury has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Holroyd Howe At Haileybury 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 Holroyd Howe At Haileybury last inspected?
Holroyd Howe At Haileybury was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holroyd Howe At Haileybury?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Holroyd Howe At Haileybury compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Holroyd Howe At Haileybury is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Holroyd Howe At Haileybury 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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