St Marys Junior & Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
St Marys Junior & Infant 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: St Marys Junior And Infant School St Marys Way, Baldock, SG7 6HY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts St Marys Junior & Infant 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 Marys Junior & Infant 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 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 Marys Junior & Infant 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 Marys Junior & Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandles School School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| hype gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Adzuki Red Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Baldock Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
| Burleigh House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Halfords Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2015 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about St Marys Junior & Infant School
What is St Marys Junior & Infant School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Junior & Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 3 July 2025.
Is St Marys Junior & Infant 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 Marys Junior & Infant School last inspected?
St Marys Junior & Infant 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 Marys Junior & Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Marys Junior & Infant 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 Marys Junior & Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects St Marys Junior & Infant 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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