Millfield First School & Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Millfield First School & Nursery 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 19 May 2026, 3 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.
97% of rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: Millfield First School, Monks Walk, Buntingford, SG9 9DT
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How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Millfield First School & Nursery among the 973 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 | 973 | 84% | ← Millfield First School & Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 244 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 Millfield First School & Nursery 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 Millfield First School & Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Buntingford Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| St Peters Church Other catering premises | 319 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2006 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 November 2011 |
| Clavering Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Fisherman (Fish Van) Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 June 2004 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Efis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Kose Restaurant & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Millfield First School & Nursery
What is Millfield First School & Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Millfield First School & Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Millfield First School & Nursery 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 Millfield First School & Nursery last inspected?
Millfield First School & Nursery was last inspected on 19 May 2026, 3 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 Millfield First School & Nursery?
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 Millfield First School & Nursery compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Millfield First School & Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Millfield First School & Nursery 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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