Food hygiene ratings in Hertsmere
Hertsmere inspects and rates 841 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 719 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 122 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Hertsmere
Standards here are high: 81% of rated businesses in Hertsmere hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 17 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Hertsmere
Food hygiene ratings for each town Hertsmere inspects.
- Borehamwood 243 places
- Potters Bar 160 places
- Bushey 122 places
- Radlett 65 places
- Herts 18 places
Recently inspected in Hertsmere
The most recent inspections published by Hertsmere, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Kenilworth Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Radlett United Synagogue | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Weston Fish Bar | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| ATD Food Ltd | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Coopers Croft Care Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Cafe / Brunch | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Dhom Bistro | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bushey Bowling Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Elstree UTC | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Mollica Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Nom B | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Hertsmere
The lowest-rated food businesses in Hertsmere are listed below. 13 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD6 Food Support | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Sabores Restaurant | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Gusto Italia Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Tiny Giants Pre-School | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| A&D Minimarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Liberty African Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Millie's Caribbean Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 November 2025 |
| Seaworld | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Lakeside Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 October 2025 |
| 101 Food Centre | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2025 |
| Two Zee Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 July 2025 |
| P Bar Crusaders Sports Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2025 |
| Good Companion | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in Hertsmere
How many food businesses does Hertsmere rate?
Hertsmere publishes food hygiene ratings for 841 businesses, of which 719 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Hertsmere?
81% of rated businesses in Hertsmere hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Hertsmere have a bad hygiene rating?
17 food businesses in Hertsmere hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 13 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Hertsmere?
Environmental health officers employed by Hertsmere carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Hertsmere
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-02. Browse all UK councils →