Countess Anne School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Welwyn Hatfield
Countess Anne 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 11 May 2026, 2 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 Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Countess Anne 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% | ← Countess Anne 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Countess Anne 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 Countess Anne School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Mews Care Home Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Georges Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Aroma Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Floral City Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Breaks Manor Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2015 |
| Brightside Preschool School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cake Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Countess Anne School
What is Countess Anne School's food hygiene rating?
Countess Anne School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Countess Anne 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 Countess Anne School last inspected?
Countess Anne School was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 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 Countess Anne School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Countess Anne 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 Countess Anne School holds a 4. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Countess Anne 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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