Kingshott School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Kingshott 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 14 May 2026, 2 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: Kingshott School Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Kingshott School among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Kingshott School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 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 Kingshott 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 Kingshott School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Oakfields Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2014 |
| Highbury Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Highbury Lodge Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Food Rescue Hub CIC Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Elite Hospitality North West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Kingshott School
What is Kingshott School's food hygiene rating?
Kingshott School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Kingshott 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 Kingshott School last inspected?
Kingshott School was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kingshott 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 Kingshott School compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kingshott School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Kingshott 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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