Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Albans City
Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes 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 23 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: Sir John Lawes School, Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes 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.
Questions about Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes
What is Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes 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 Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes was last inspected on 23 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 Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes 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 Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Impact Food Group @ Sir John Lawes 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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