Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hertsmere
Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery 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 24 April 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: Heath Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1LW
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery 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% | ← Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery 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 Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builders Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Gracewood Academy School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Mandeville Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Little Heath Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Boltons Park Farm Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Grumpy Granny Bake And Brew Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Mollica Bakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Nacharee Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery
What is Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery 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 Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery last inspected?
Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery?
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 Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery 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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