Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · St Albans City
Impact Food Group @ Harpenden 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
This is a fresh result: Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Harpenden Academy, Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4EL
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy among the 820 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 | 820 | 77% | ← Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | <1% |
A further 98 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 Impact Food Group @ Harpenden 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 Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Graffiti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
| R & M Family Butchers Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Per Tutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Pasta Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Paya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy
What is Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Impact Food Group @ Harpenden 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 Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 @ Harpenden 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 Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group @ Harpenden Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Impact Food Group @ Harpenden 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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