Boxmoor Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Boxmoor 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 8 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: Boxmoor Jmi School, Cowper Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1PF
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Boxmoor 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% | ← Boxmoor 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 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 Boxmoor 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 Boxmoor Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Boxmoor Village Store Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Boxmoor Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Boxmoor Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boxmoor Hall Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Cotterells Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2018 |
| Asda Express PFS Dacorum Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Boxmoor Primary School
What is Boxmoor Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Boxmoor Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Boxmoor 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 Boxmoor Primary School last inspected?
Boxmoor Primary School was last inspected on 8 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 Boxmoor 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boxmoor 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 Boxmoor Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Boxmoor 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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