Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 12 October 2023, more than 2 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: 55 Newgate Street Village, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8RA
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ← Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School | |
| 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 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 Ponsbourne St Mary's 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 Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| The Gables Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Rayan Meze Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
| The Ponsbourne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cufflley Active Learning Centres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Homewood Delights Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
Questions about Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School
What is Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 12 October 2023.
Is Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School last inspected?
Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School was last inspected on 12 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Ponsbourne St Mary's 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ponsbourne St Mary's 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, while Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School holds a 4. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Ponsbourne St Mary's 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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