Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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 25 March 2014, more than 12 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: Benington Jmi School, Walkern Road, Benington, SG2 7LP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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% | ← Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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 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 Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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 Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benington C Of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Benington Lunch Club Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Brewery Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Graveley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
| Clarkes Garage (Walkern) Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2005 |
| Knead & Desire Bakehouse Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Aston St Mary's Cof E School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
Questions about Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School
What is Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School's food hygiene rating?
Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 25 March 2014.
Is Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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 Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School last inspected?
Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School was last inspected on 25 March 2014, more than 12 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 Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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 Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi School holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Bennington Nursery At Benington Jmi 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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