Cowley Hill School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hertsmere
Cowley Hill 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: Winstre Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5DP
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Cowley Hill School among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Cowley Hill School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 Cowley Hill 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 Cowley Hill School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Gilah Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Aberford Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Chatter Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Borehamwood Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Baxter Storey UK Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Cowley Hill School
What is Cowley Hill School's food hygiene rating?
Cowley Hill School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Cowley Hill 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 Cowley Hill School last inspected?
Cowley Hill School was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cowley Hill 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 Cowley Hill School compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Cowley Hill School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Cowley Hill 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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