St George's School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Albans City
St George's School 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 3 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: 22A Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EY
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts St George's School among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← St George's School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 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 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 St George's School 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 George's School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| HCL Catering @ Manland Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Bangkok Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Old Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Sir John Lawes School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Elliswick Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about St George's School
What is St George's School's food hygiene rating?
St George's School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 3 July 2025.
Is St George's School 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 St George's School last inspected?
St George's School was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 St George's School?
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 St George's School compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and St George's School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects St George's School 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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