HCL at South Hill Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
HCL at South Hill 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: South Hill Jmi School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TT
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts HCL at South Hill 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% | ← HCL at South Hill 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 Very 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 HCL at South Hill 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 HCL at South Hill Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotterells Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2018 |
| Chicken Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Cappuccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Boxmoor Hall Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Copper Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
Questions about HCL at South Hill Primary School
What is HCL at South Hill Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HCL at South Hill Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 20 March 2025.
Is HCL at South Hill 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 HCL at South Hill Primary School last inspected?
HCL at South Hill Primary School was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 HCL at South Hill Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 HCL at South Hill 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 HCL at South Hill Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects HCL at South Hill 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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