Flamstead Village School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Flamstead Village 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 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 59 Trowley Hill Road, Flamstead, AL3 8DL
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Flamstead Village 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% | ← Flamstead Village 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 Flamstead Village 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 Flamstead Village School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 428 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2022 |
| Apple Trees Child Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Flamstead Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2024 |
| The Spotted Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Flamstead Village Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2016 |
| Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about Flamstead Village School
What is Flamstead Village School's food hygiene rating?
Flamstead Village School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Flamstead Village 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 Flamstead Village School last inspected?
Flamstead Village School was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 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 Flamstead Village 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 Flamstead Village School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Flamstead Village School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Flamstead Village 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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