Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hertsmere
Royal British Legion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 289 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1TG
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Royal British Legion among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ← Royal British Legion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Royal British Legion none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Foodbank Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Ben And Ollie's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barracuda Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Baxter Storey UK Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Daisy Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Royal British Legion
What is Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Royal British Legion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal British Legion last inspected?
Royal British Legion was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal British Legion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal British Legion compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Royal British Legion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Royal British Legion and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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