Belswains Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Belswains Primary 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: Belswains Primary School, Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Belswains Primary 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% | ← Belswains Primary 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 Belswains Primary 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 Belswains Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cart and Candies Mobile caterer | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Chambersbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Chambersbury Primary School Breakfast club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bennetts End News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Bells Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Apsley Lock Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Community Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Belswains Primary School
What is Belswains Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Belswains Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Belswains Primary 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 Belswains Primary School last inspected?
Belswains Primary School was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Belswains Primary 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 Belswains Primary School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Belswains Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Belswains Primary 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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