Watton At Stone Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Watton At Stone 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Rectory Lane, Watton At Stone, Hertford, SG14 3SG
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Watton At Stone 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% | ← Watton At Stone 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 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 Watton At Stone 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 Watton At Stone Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Dragon Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| St Andrew And St Marys Church Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2008 |
| Crumbs Bakery & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Fortune's House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 March 2026 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 346 yards away | Exempt | |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 351 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2024 |
| Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Watton At Stone Primary School
What is Watton At Stone Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Watton At Stone Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Watton At Stone 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 Watton At Stone Primary School last inspected?
Watton At Stone Primary School was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Watton At Stone 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watton At Stone 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 Watton At Stone Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Watton At Stone 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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