Spellbrook Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Spellbrook 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 22 October 2025, 8 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: Spellbrook Jmi School, London Road, Spellbrook, CM23 4BA
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Spellbrook Primary School 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% | ← Spellbrook Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Spellbrook 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 Spellbrook Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Hoti's Coffee And Car Wash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| High Wych Pre School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| @phuket Thai Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Dorringtons PE74FHM Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| George Fourth Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Blues Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
Questions about Spellbrook Primary School
What is Spellbrook Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Spellbrook Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Spellbrook 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 Spellbrook Primary School last inspected?
Spellbrook Primary School was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Spellbrook Primary 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spellbrook Primary School 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 Spellbrook Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Spellbrook 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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