Abbots Hill School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Abbots Hill 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: Abbots Hill School, Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Abbots Hill 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% | ← Abbots Hill 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 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 Abbots Hill 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 Abbots Hill School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Hill Nursery at Abbots Hill School School/college/university | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Campus & Co Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Caffe Kix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Chambersbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Chambersbury Primary School Breakfast club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Apsley Lock Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Belswains Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Barista'3 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
Questions about Abbots Hill School
What is Abbots Hill School's food hygiene rating?
Abbots Hill School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Abbots Hill 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 Abbots Hill School last inspected?
Abbots Hill School was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Abbots Hill 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 Abbots Hill School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Abbots Hill School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Abbots Hill 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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