Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 15 January 2015, more than 11 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: Layston First School, The Causeway, Buntingford, SG9 9EU
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First 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% | ← Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First 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 Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layston First School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Buntingford And District Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
| Buntingford And District Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buntingford Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Peppermill Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Cheese Plate Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Days Of Ashwell Bakers Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Take Away House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School
What is Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School's food hygiene rating?
Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 15 January 2015.
Is Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School last inspected?
Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School was last inspected on 15 January 2015, more than 11 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 Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First 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 Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First School holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Buntings Out Of School @ Layston First 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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