Little Heath Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
Little Heath 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: School Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1JW
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Little Heath 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% | ← Little Heath 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 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 Little Heath 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 Little Heath Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Gracewood Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Millys Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Canopy Potters Bar School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Oakmere House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Old Owens Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Little Heath Primary School
What is Little Heath Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Little Heath Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Little Heath 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 Little Heath Primary School last inspected?
Little Heath Primary School was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Little Heath 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Heath 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 Little Heath Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Little Heath 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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