Jam Afterschool Club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Jam Afterschool Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 November 2016, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Fawbert And Barnard Infants School, Knight Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AX
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Jam Afterschool Club sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← Jam Afterschool Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Jam Afterschool Club 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 Jam Afterschool Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fawbert And Barnard Infants School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Scoop + Swirl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Full Of Beans Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| King William IV Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| 4T Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| George Fourth Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Jam Afterschool Club
What is Jam Afterschool Club's food hygiene rating?
Jam Afterschool Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 18 November 2016.
Is Jam Afterschool Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jam Afterschool Club last inspected?
Jam Afterschool Club was last inspected on 18 November 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jam Afterschool Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jam Afterschool Club compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Jam Afterschool Club holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Jam Afterschool Club 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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