Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Great Gaddesden Cof E 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 16 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Great Gaddesden Primary School, Church Meadow, Great Gaddesden, HP1 3BT
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Great Gaddesden Cof E 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% | ← Great Gaddesden Cof E 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 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 Great Gaddesden Cof E 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 Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sybden House Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Potten End Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Alford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Hudnall Park Field Studies Centre School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Mad Squirrel Tap & Bottle Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Potten End C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Potten End Pre-school Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Annett House Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School
What is Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 16 February 2024.
Is Great Gaddesden Cof E 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 Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School last inspected?
Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School was last inspected on 16 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Great Gaddesden Cof E 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 Great Gaddesden Cof E Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Great Gaddesden Cof E 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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