Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Swing Gate Infant & Nursery 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 28 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: Swing Gate First School And Nursery, Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2LJ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Swing Gate Infant & Nursery 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% | ← Swing Gate Infant & Nursery 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 Swing Gate Infant & Nursery 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 Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Foods (Greggs) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2021 |
| Hall Park Asda Express Garages (Spar) Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Hall Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2025 |
| Greggs Hall Park Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Crystal Mangal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Berkhamsted Baptist Church Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2023 |
| Dower House Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Darvells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School
What is Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Swing Gate Infant & Nursery 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 Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School last inspected?
Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School was last inspected on 28 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 Swing Gate Infant & Nursery 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 Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Swing Gate Infant & Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Swing Gate Infant & Nursery 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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