Mini Cowpers Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Mini Cowpers Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 February 2011, more than 15 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: Hertingfordbury Cowper Jmi School, Birch Green, Hertford, SG14 2LR
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Cowpers Pre-School sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← Mini Cowpers Pre-School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Mini Cowpers Pre-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 Mini Cowpers Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertingfordbury Cowper C Of E (Va) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Hive Rebellion Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cowper Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Hertford Barns Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about Mini Cowpers Pre-School
What is Mini Cowpers Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Mini Cowpers Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 1 February 2011.
Is Mini Cowpers Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mini Cowpers Pre-School last inspected?
Mini Cowpers Pre-School was last inspected on 1 February 2011, more than 15 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 Mini Cowpers Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Cowpers Pre-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, while Mini Cowpers Pre-School holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Mini Cowpers Pre-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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