North Herts Education Support Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Hertfordshire
North Herts Education Support Centre 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 18 January 2012, more than 14 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3LY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so North Herts Education Support Centre 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% | ← North Herts Education Support Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 North Herts Education Support Centre 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 North Herts Education Support Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimples Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Buddies Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Barstop Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2017 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Days of Ashwell Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about North Herts Education Support Centre
What is North Herts Education Support Centre's food hygiene rating?
North Herts Education Support Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 18 January 2012.
Is North Herts Education Support Centre 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 North Herts Education Support Centre last inspected?
North Herts Education Support Centre was last inspected on 18 January 2012, more than 14 years 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 North Herts Education Support Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Herts Education Support Centre 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 North Herts Education Support Centre holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects North Herts Education Support Centre 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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