New East food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Welwyn Hatfield
New East holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 October 2025, 8 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: 10 Harpsfield Broadway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9TF
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts New East among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield 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 | 510 | 78% | ← New East | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 New East 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 New East, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| 648 Nagoya Oriental Store Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2022 |
| Bar Turan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cake Box Galleria Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2022 |
Questions about New East
What is New East's food hygiene rating?
New East has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 20 October 2025.
Is New East 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New East last inspected?
New East was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New East?
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 New East compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and New East is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects New East 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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