Giles Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stevenage
Giles Infants 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
This is a fresh result: Giles Infants School was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Durham Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 4JQ
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Giles Infants School among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Giles Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Giles Infants 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 Giles Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles JM School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Crownfoodstore.co.uk Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Gofiit Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Almond Hill JMI School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Giles Infants School
What is Giles Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Giles Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Giles Infants 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 Giles Infants School last inspected?
Giles Infants School was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Giles Infants 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 Giles Infants School compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Giles Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Giles Infants 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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