Thomas Franks At Duncombe School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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 13 November 2025, 8 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: 2-4 Warren Park Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JA
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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% | ← Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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 Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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 Thomas Franks At Duncombe School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2024 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Hartham Leisure Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Coffee Story Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Bean And Gone Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2024 |
| 43Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Bengeo Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Beane River View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Thomas Franks At Duncombe School
What is Thomas Franks At Duncombe School's food hygiene rating?
Thomas Franks At Duncombe School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 13 November 2025.
Is Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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 Thomas Franks At Duncombe School last inspected?
Thomas Franks At Duncombe School was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 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 Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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 Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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 Thomas Franks At Duncombe School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Thomas Franks At Duncombe 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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