Merry Hill Infants School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hertsmere
Merry Hill Infants 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 26 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: School Lane, Bushey Heath, Watford, WD23 1ST
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Merry Hill Infants 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% | ← Merry Hill Infants School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Merry Hill Infants 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 Merry Hill Infants School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Junior Mixed School School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bushey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bushey & District Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| AG Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bushey Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bella Rosa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Barracuda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Merry Hill Infants School
What is Merry Hill Infants School's food hygiene rating?
Merry Hill Infants School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Merry Hill Infants 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 Merry Hill Infants School last inspected?
Merry Hill Infants School was last inspected on 26 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 Merry Hill Infants 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 Merry Hill Infants School compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Merry Hill Infants School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Merry Hill Infants 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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