Sea Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hertsmere
Sea Chef 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 28 May 2025, 13 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: 22 The Broadway, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2HT
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Sea Chef 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% | ← Sea Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 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 Sea Chef 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 Sea Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIBI Cake & Pastry Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Fig Tree Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bhanthai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Healthy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| KJs Unique Chicken Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Despina Foods Express Ltd Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Sea Chef
What is Sea Chef's food hygiene rating?
Sea Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Sea Chef 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 Sea Chef last inspected?
Sea Chef was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Sea Chef?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sea Chef compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Sea Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Sea Chef 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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