Food hygiene ratings in Harpenden
There are 191 food businesses in Harpenden with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by St Albans City Council. A further 13 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Harpenden
72% of rated businesses in Harpenden hold the top score of 5, and 89% hold a 4 or better. 6 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across St Albans City as a whole, 77% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Harpenden does worse, by 5 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 129 | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Harpenden
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 Caring Premises | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Harris Hoole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Tokyo Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Cinnamon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 July 2025 |
| The Red Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 October 2025 |
| artichoke bake and more Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
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 Harpenden
How many food businesses in Harpenden have a hygiene rating?
191 food businesses in Harpenden have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by St Albans City Council. 178 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Harpenden?
72% of rated businesses in Harpenden 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 Harpenden?
6 food businesses in Harpenden hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 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 Harpenden?
Environmental health officers at St Albans City Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in St Albans City
- London Colney 55 places
- Redbourn 36 places
- Wheathampstead 32 places
- Bricket Wood 23 places
- Chiswell Green 18 places
Food businesses in Harpenden
- A Little Lunch Club 5 - Very good
- AB Dance LLP 5 - Very good
- Aldwickbury Park Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Aldwickbury School 5 - Very good
- Amble Inn 5 - Very good
- artichoke bake and more 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Artisans Kindergarten 5 - Very good
- Balti Village 5 - Very good
- Bangkok Lounge 5 - Very good
- Bar Azita 4 - Good
- Batford Day Care Limited 5 - Very good
- Bennet's Club Harpenden Royal British Legion 5 - Very good
- Bentozo 5 - Very good
- Best One 4 - Good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Brad and Dills 5 - Very good
- Brad and Dills 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Brew and Cru 4 - Good
- Bright Horizons Harpenden Central; 5 - Very good
- Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Busy Bees @ Leyton Road 4 - Good
- Busy Bees @ Rothamsted Lodge 5 - Very good
- Cafe Aroma 5 - Very good
- Caffe Nero 4 - Good
- CareTech - Meadow Acres 5 - Very good
- Chef Peking 4 - Good
- Cinnamon 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Co-op Food Batford 5 - Very good
- Co-op Food Harpenden 5 - Very good
- Common Clubhouse 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 191 businesses in Harpenden. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.