Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hertsmere
Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne 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 24 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hartsbourne Road, Bushey, Watford, WD23 1JE
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary 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% | ← Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary 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 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 Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne 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 Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Bushey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Buono Italian Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Birchville Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bushey Gan Nursery And Pre-School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Bentley Priory Museum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bushey & District Synagogue Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bushey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School
What is Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne 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 Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School last inspected?
Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Impact Food Group @ Hartsbourne 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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