Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Hertfordshire
Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) 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 14 June 2025, 12 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: 17 High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 0AY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) 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 Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaseways (Residential Home) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| All Sorts Dementia Group CIC Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| New Mexico Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| 4T Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company At High Wych Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Frostyfields Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)
What is Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)'s food hygiene rating?
Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 14 June 2025.
Is Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) 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 Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) last inspected?
Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) was last inspected on 14 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Hand And Crown (High Wych LTD) 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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