Beechwood Park School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Beechwood Park 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 19 June 2025, 12 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: Beechwood Park, Markyate, AL3 8AW
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Beechwood Park School among the 864 places in Dacorum 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Beechwood Park School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 Beechwood Park 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 Beechwood Park School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaddesden Row JMI School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Studham Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2024 |
| Rising Stars (9 to 5) Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Markyate Village School & Nursery School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Chefiesta @ Y2K Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Markyate Grill at Fusion Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Beechwood Park School
What is Beechwood Park School's food hygiene rating?
Beechwood Park School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 19 June 2025.
Is Beechwood Park 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 Beechwood Park School last inspected?
Beechwood Park School was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beechwood Park School?
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 Beechwood Park School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Beechwood Park School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Beechwood Park 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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