Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper 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
This is a fresh result: Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Astley Cooper School, St Agnells Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7HL
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper 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 Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper 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 Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Anywhere Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| 4-11 Afterschool care and learning Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Dough with the Flow Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cake & Bake Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| A1 Equipment Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Armadillos Nursery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| DENS @ The Elms Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School
What is Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 29 June 2026.
Is Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper 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 Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper 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 Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Impact Food Group @ The Astley Cooper 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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