King James Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
King James Academy 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 1 July 2025, 12 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: King James Academy Senior Site Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7JH
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts King James Academy among the 791 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 791 | 78% | ← King James Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 King James 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 King James Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Play ASHC Caring Premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Icknield Walk First School School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Melwood Grange Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Gerry's Refreshments Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Royston Town F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| St Marys Rc JMI School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Kindred Newmarket Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about King James Academy
What is King James Academy's food hygiene rating?
King James Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 1 July 2025.
Is King James Academy 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 King James Academy last inspected?
King James Academy was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 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 King James Academy?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King James 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, and King James Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects King James 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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