Tannery Drift First School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
Tannery Drift First School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 27 January 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: Tannery Drift School Tannery Drift, Royston, SG8 5DE
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Tannery Drift First School sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Tannery Drift First School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tannery Drift First 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 Tannery Drift First School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goodes Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Royston Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Kindred Royston Church House Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Little Acorns Nursery Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| St Georges Nursing Home Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Thai Rack Glass House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Tannery Drift First School
What is Tannery Drift First School's food hygiene rating?
Tannery Drift First School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Tannery Drift First School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tannery Drift First School last inspected?
Tannery Drift First School was last inspected on 27 January 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 Tannery Drift First School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tannery Drift First 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, while Tannery Drift First School holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Tannery Drift First 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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