Bridgewater Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Bridgewater 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 11 March 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: Bridgewater Primary School, Bridle Way, Berkhamsted, HP4 1ES
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Bridgewater 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% | ← Bridgewater 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialize Childcare at Bridgewater School School/college/university | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Shop For Good Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| DJ's Playzone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Happy Days Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| St Mary's After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| St Marys CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bar 309 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
Questions about Bridgewater Primary School
What is Bridgewater Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Bridgewater Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Primary School last inspected?
Bridgewater Primary School was last inspected on 11 March 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 Bridgewater Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Bridgewater 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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