Lunchtime Company catering @ Crabtree Infants'

Lunchtime Company catering @ Crabtree Infants' is a school/college/university located at Crabtree Infants' School Crabtree Infant School, Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU, in the St Albans City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. St Albans City oversees 1,138 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in St Albans City is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 5 to 4 since 30 May 2024. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.