Food hygiene ratings in Ware
There are 216 food businesses in Ware with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by East Hertfordshire Council. A further 25 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Ware
84% of rated businesses in Ware hold the top score of 5, and 97% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across East Hertfordshire as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Ware is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 161 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 24 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Ware
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Essence Of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Noodle King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Ware
How many food businesses in Ware have a hygiene rating?
216 food businesses in Ware have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by East Hertfordshire Council. 191 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Ware?
84% of rated businesses in Ware hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Ware?
2 food businesses in Ware hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Ware?
Environmental health officers at East Hertfordshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in East Hertfordshire
- Bishops Stortford 281 places
- Hertford 255 places
- Sawbridgeworth 67 places
- Buntingford 61 places
Food businesses in Ware
- AA Connections Limited 5 - Very good
- Age Concern 5 - Very good
- Albury Primary School 5 - Very good
- All Nations Christian College Limited 5 - Very good
- Allenburys Sports And Social Club 5 - Very good
- Ambleside 5 - Very good
- Amwell Tandoori 5 - Very good
- Amwell View School 5 - Very good
- Andrews Fish Bar & Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Angel Public House 5 - Very good
- Apple Blossom Pre-School \& Daycare 5 - Very good
- Artshed Arts Ltd 5 - Very good
- ASDA 5 - Very good
- ASDA Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Ashwood Residential Care Home 5 - Very good
- Aspire Support Learn 5 - Very good
- Barbara's B & B 5 - Very good
- Black Cat Caffe 5 - Very good
- Blend Organics 5 - Very good
- Blend Wellness 5 - Very good
- Bobtails Play Group Exempt
- Bombay Spice 5 - Very good
- Bourne Stores 4 - Good
- Brick Lane Bagel Ware 5 - Very good
- Bridge Shop Exempt
- Burbage Family Butchers 5 - Very good
- Cafe Bee 5 - Very good
- Cafe Frappe 4 - Good
- Cafe Play 5 - Very good
- Cafe Twelve Awaiting inspection
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.