Freman College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Freman College 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BT
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Freman College among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Freman College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 Freman College 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 Freman College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwinstree Middle School School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| The Shell Shack Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| M Doel Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buntingford Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Clavering Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Freman College
What is Freman College's food hygiene rating?
Freman College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Freman College 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 Freman College last inspected?
Freman College was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Freman College?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Freman College compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Freman College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Freman College 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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