St-Francis college food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
St-Francis college holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: St Francis College Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so St-Francis college sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← St-Francis college | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 St-Francis college 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 St-Francis college, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Barstop Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Caffe Rosso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cultivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about St-Francis college
What is St-Francis college's food hygiene rating?
St-Francis college has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 20 April 2026.
Is St-Francis college safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St-Francis college last inspected?
St-Francis college was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 St-Francis college?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St-Francis college compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while St-Francis college holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects St-Francis college 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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