St. Mary's Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Watford
St. Mary's Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: St Marys Church, Church Street, Watford, WD18 0EG
How it compares in Watford
That puts St. Mary's Pre-School among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← St. Mary's Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 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 St. Mary's Pre-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 St. Mary's Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
Questions about St. Mary's Pre-School
What is St. Mary's Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
St. Mary's Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 16 July 2025.
Is St. Mary's Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St. Mary's Pre-School last inspected?
St. Mary's Pre-School was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St. Mary's Pre-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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St. Mary's Pre-School compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and St. Mary's Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects St. Mary's Pre-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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