Culinera At Queens School North And South food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Hertsmere
Culinera At Queens School North And South 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Aldenham Road, Bushey, Watford, WD23 2TY
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Culinera At Queens School North And South 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% | ← Culinera At Queens School North And South | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Culinera At Queens School North And South 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 Culinera At Queens School North And South, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumonts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Berrygrove Lodge Partnership Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Barracuda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Bella Rosa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
Questions about Culinera At Queens School North And South
What is Culinera At Queens School North And South's food hygiene rating?
Culinera At Queens School North And South has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Culinera At Queens School North And South 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 Culinera At Queens School North And South last inspected?
Culinera At Queens School North And South was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Culinera At Queens School North And South?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Culinera At Queens School North And South compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Culinera At Queens School North And South is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Culinera At Queens School North And South 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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