Edwinstree Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Edwinstree Middle 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 25 November 2024, 19 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: Norfolk Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AW
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Edwinstree Middle 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% | ← Edwinstree Middle 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 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 Edwinstree Middle 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 Edwinstree Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freman College School/college/university | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| M Doel Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clavering Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Buntingford Fryery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2024 |
| Touch Of Glamour Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
Questions about Edwinstree Middle School
What is Edwinstree Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Edwinstree Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Edwinstree Middle 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 Edwinstree Middle School last inspected?
Edwinstree Middle School was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Edwinstree Middle School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Edwinstree Middle 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 Edwinstree Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Edwinstree Middle 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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