HCL @ Chater Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Watford
HCL @ Chater Junior 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
This is a fresh result: HCL @ Chater Junior School was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chater Junior School, Addiscombe Road, Watford, WD18 0WN
How it compares in Watford
That puts HCL @ Chater Junior 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% | ← HCL @ Chater Junior 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to HCL @ Chater Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Madrasi Mobile caterer | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amberside Care Home Caring Premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bombay Classic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bubble Croffle Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
Questions about HCL @ Chater Junior School
What is HCL @ Chater Junior School's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ Chater Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 18 June 2026.
Is HCL @ Chater Junior 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 HCL @ Chater Junior School last inspected?
HCL @ Chater Junior School was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
How does HCL @ Chater Junior School compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and HCL @ Chater Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects HCL @ Chater Junior 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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