Knutz Out Of School Club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Watford
Knutz Out Of School Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 January 2020, more than 6 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: Knutsford School, Knutsford Avenue, Watford, WD24 7ER
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Knutz Out Of School Club sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Knutz Out Of School Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Knutz Out Of School Club 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 Knutz Out Of School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afccos Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Astero's Kitchen Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Annas Kitchen Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Berrygrove Lodge Partnership Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Knutz Out Of School Club
What is Knutz Out Of School Club's food hygiene rating?
Knutz Out Of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 3 January 2020.
Is Knutz Out Of School Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Knutz Out Of School Club last inspected?
Knutz Out Of School Club was last inspected on 3 January 2020, more than 6 years 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 Knutz Out Of School Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Knutz Out Of School Club compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Knutz Out Of School Club holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Knutz Out Of School Club 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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