Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: Bright Horizons Harpenden Central Peel House, 15 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4EL
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; among the 821 places in St Albans City 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 | 821 | 78% | ← Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 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 Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; 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 Bright Horizons Harpenden Central;, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy School/college/university | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Per Tutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Silver Palate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Silver Palate Delicatessen Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Gail's Bakery (Harpenden) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Graffiti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
| R & M Family Butchers Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Bright Horizons Harpenden Central;
What is Bright Horizons Harpenden Central;'s food hygiene rating?
Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; last inspected?
Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Bright Horizons Harpenden Central;?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; 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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