Gate Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Stevenage
Gate Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gates Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3LJ
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Gate Hotel among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Gate Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gate Hotel 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 Gate Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Euro Lytton Way Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Eggfree Cake Box Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Fairlands JMI School School/college/university | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Gate Hotel
What is Gate Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Gate Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 16 April 2021.
Is Gate Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gate Hotel last inspected?
Gate Hotel was last inspected on 16 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gate Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gate Hotel compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Gate Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Gate Hotel 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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