Layston First School

Hertfordshire

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

Layston First School scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 17 October 2025 by East Hertfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Layston First School, from February 2018 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Layston First School.

Food hygiene rating history for Layston First School
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 February 2018	5 / 5	Very good
17 October 2025	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

Layston First School in Hertfordshire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Causeway,
Buntingford,
Hertfordshire,
SG9 9EU

Layston First School Hygiene Rating - 5/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Layston First School. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Layston First School?

Food hygiene at Layston First School is inspected by East Hertfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastherts.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Layston First School

What is Layston First School’s food hygiene rating?

Layston First School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 October 2025.

When was Layston First School last inspected?

Layston First School was last inspected by East Hertfordshire on 17 October 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.