Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: The Lea Primary School, Moorland Road, Harpenden, AL5 4LE
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC 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% | ← Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC 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 Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Lea Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Harpenden Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| St George's School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| HCL Catering @ Manland Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Co-op Food Batford Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Sir John Lawes School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC
What is Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC's food hygiene rating?
Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC last inspected?
Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC 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 Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC 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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