St Nicholas JMI School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
St Nicholas 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: Norton St Nicholas C Of E (va) Primary School Norton Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts St Nicholas 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% | ← St Nicholas 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas JMI School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickerdikes Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Enchanted Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Connect Catering @ Altro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Bean Valley Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Get A Drip Pharma Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2004 |
| Avenue Park Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Grange Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
Questions about St Nicholas JMI School
What is St Nicholas JMI School's food hygiene rating?
St Nicholas JMI School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 3 July 2025.
Is St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas JMI School last inspected?
St Nicholas JMI School was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 St Nicholas JMI School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas JMI School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects St Nicholas 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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St Nicholas JMI School is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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