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Food hygiene ratings in London Colney

There are 55 food businesses in London Colney with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by St Albans City Council. A further 4 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.

Hygiene standards in London Colney

78% of rated businesses in London Colney hold the top score of 5, and 84% hold a 4 or better. 2 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. London Colney is in line with the borough.

How the 51 rated businesses in London Colney score
5 40 78%
4 3 6%
3 6 12%
2 1 2%
1 1 2%
0 0 0%

Lowest-rated places in London Colney

BusinessRatingInspected
London Colney Butchers and Grocers Retailers - other 1 - Major improvement necessary 24 March 2026
New Ocean Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 2 - Some improvement necessary 10 July 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 London Colney

How many food businesses in London Colney have a hygiene rating?

55 food businesses in London Colney have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by St Albans City Council. 51 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.

What is a typical food hygiene rating in London Colney?

78% of rated businesses in London Colney 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 London Colney?

2 food businesses in London Colney hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 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 London Colney?

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

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Food businesses in London Colney

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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.