Thorn Grove Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Thorn Grove 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 26 April 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: Thorn Grove, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5LD
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Thorn Grove 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% | ← Thorn Grove 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 Thorn Grove 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 Thorn Grove Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fika Mobile Coffee Mobile caterer | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Herts And Essex Community Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Herts And Essex High School School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Herts And Essex Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Baan Thitiya Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Bishops Stortford Escape Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Conewood Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Thorn Grove Primary School
What is Thorn Grove Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Thorn Grove Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Thorn Grove 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 Thorn Grove Primary School last inspected?
Thorn Grove Primary School was last inspected on 26 April 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 Thorn Grove 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 Thorn Grove 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 Thorn Grove Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Thorn Grove 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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