Roger De Clare First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
Roger De Clare First 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 18 July 2025, 11 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: Station Road, Puckeridge, Hertfordshire, SG11 1TF
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Roger De Clare First 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% | ← Roger De Clare First 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 222 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 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 Roger De Clare 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 Roger De Clare First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Sadlier School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Standon And Puckeridge Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Standon And Puckeridge Bowls Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Wasps Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| The Lobster Pot Mobile caterer | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| The Tipsy Oyster Mobile caterer | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| China Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Crown And Falcon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Roger De Clare First School
What is Roger De Clare First School's food hygiene rating?
Roger De Clare First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Roger De Clare First 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 Roger De Clare First School last inspected?
Roger De Clare First School was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 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 Roger De Clare 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roger De Clare 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, and Roger De Clare First School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Roger De Clare 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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