Our Lady Catholic Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Our Lady Catholic 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 5 February 2025, 17 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: Our Lady Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XT
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Our Lady Catholic Primary 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% | ← Our Lady Catholic Primary 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 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 Our Lady Catholic 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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Exacta Supply Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Chapter and Charm Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| African Caribbean Seniors & Carers Luncheon Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Our Lady Catholic Primary School
What is Our Lady Catholic Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Our Lady Catholic 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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School last inspected?
Our Lady Catholic Primary School was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Our Lady Catholic 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Our Lady Catholic Primary 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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Our Lady Catholic 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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