Sherrardswood School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-02-28

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Sherrardswood School is a school/college/university located at 3 Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BJ, in the Welwyn Hatfield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 February 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Welwyn Hatfield oversees 753 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Welwyn Hatfield 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
3 Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire
Postcode
AL6 0BJ
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
768925

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Sherrardswood School?

Sherrardswood School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Welwyn Hatfield.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Sherrardswood School last inspected?

Sherrardswood School was last inspected on 2024-02-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Sherrardswood School located?

Sherrardswood School is located at 3 Lockleys, Welwyn, Hertfordshire , AL6 0BJ, in the Welwyn Hatfield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AL6 postcode area.