HCL @ Central Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Watford
HCL @ Central 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 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Central Primary School, Derby Road, Watford, WD17 2LX
How it compares in Watford
That puts HCL @ Central Primary 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 @ Central Primary 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 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 HCL @ Central 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 HCL @ Central Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBs Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bulgarian Rose Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Asah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
Questions about HCL @ Central Primary School
What is HCL @ Central Primary School's food hygiene rating?
HCL @ Central Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 14 November 2024.
Is HCL @ Central 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 HCL @ Central Primary School last inspected?
HCL @ Central Primary School was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 HCL @ Central Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HCL @ Central Primary School compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and HCL @ Central Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects HCL @ Central 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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