Purwell JMI School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Purwell JMI 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Purwell Primary School Fairfield Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PU
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Purwell JMI School among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Purwell JMI School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Purwell JMI 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 Purwell JMI School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days of Ashwell Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Buddies Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Dolly Dimples Weddings & Events Hire Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Exacta Supply Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about Purwell JMI School
What is Purwell JMI School's food hygiene rating?
Purwell JMI School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Purwell JMI 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 Purwell JMI School last inspected?
Purwell JMI School was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purwell JMI School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Purwell JMI School compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Purwell JMI School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Purwell JMI 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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