Aston St Mary's Cof E food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Aston St Mary's Cof E 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 10 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Marys J M I School, School Lane, Aston, SG2 7HA
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Aston St Mary's Cof E 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% | ← Aston St Mary's Cof E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Aston St Mary's Cof E 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 Aston St Mary's Cof E, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchery & Village Store Manufacturers/packers | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Bunnies Preschool (Shephall) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Featherstone Wood School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2018 |
| Co-op Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2019 |
| Farmhouse Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Checkers Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Costack Spices Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Barnwell School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Aston St Mary's Cof E
What is Aston St Mary's Cof E's food hygiene rating?
Aston St Mary's Cof E has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Aston St Mary's Cof E 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 Aston St Mary's Cof E last inspected?
Aston St Mary's Cof E was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Aston St Mary's Cof E?
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 Aston St Mary's Cof E 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 Aston St Mary's Cof E is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Aston St Mary's Cof E 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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