N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · North Hertfordshire
N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 May 2018, more than 8 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: Unit 4 Cadwell Lane, Hitchin, SG4 0SA
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce 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 N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta Supply Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Chapter and Charm Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
Questions about N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd
What is N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd's food hygiene rating?
N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 24 May 2018.
Is N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd last inspected?
N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd was last inspected on 24 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects N.A. Marlow Dairy Produce 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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