Roman Way Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Roman Way Academy 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Roman Way Academy Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5EQ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Roman Way Academy 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% | ← Roman Way Academy | |
| 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 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 Roman Way Academy 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 Roman Way Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombes Community Pre School Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Fun Little Foodies Cambridge School/college/university | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Royston BMX Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2015 |
| Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Royston Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Simms to go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Hotel Chocolat Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Roman Way Academy
What is Roman Way Academy's food hygiene rating?
Roman Way Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Roman Way Academy 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 Roman Way Academy last inspected?
Roman Way Academy was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Roman Way Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Roman Way Academy 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 Roman Way Academy holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Roman Way Academy 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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