Holwell Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
Holwell Primary 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Holwell Primary School among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Holwell Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Holwell Primary 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 Holwell Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Green Wines Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Creswick Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Greggs Welwyn Eastbridge Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Christchurch Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Eggfree Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
Questions about Holwell Primary School
What is Holwell Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Holwell Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Holwell Primary 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 Holwell Primary School last inspected?
Holwell Primary School was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holwell Primary 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holwell Primary School compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Holwell Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Holwell Primary 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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