Batford Day Care Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Batford Day Care Limited 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 34 Holcroft Road, Batford, Harpenden, AL5 5BQ
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Batford Day Care Limited 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% | ← Batford Day Care Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Batford Day Care Limited 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 Batford Day Care Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylarks Day Care Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Gibraltar Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Scarlett's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Balti Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Co-op Food Batford Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Amble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about Batford Day Care Limited
What is Batford Day Care Limited's food hygiene rating?
Batford Day Care Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Batford Day Care Limited 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 Batford Day Care Limited last inspected?
Batford Day Care Limited was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 Batford Day Care Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Batford Day Care Limited 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 Batford Day Care Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Batford Day Care Limited 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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