Vicarage Food And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Vicarage Food And Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 2024, more than 2 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: 91 - 93 Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0EB
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Vicarage Food And Wine sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Vicarage Food And Wine | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Vicarage Food And Wine 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 Vicarage Food And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| 2 Madrasi Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Vicarage Food And Wine
What is Vicarage Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
Vicarage Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Vicarage Food And Wine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vicarage Food And Wine last inspected?
Vicarage Food And Wine was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vicarage Food And Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vicarage Food And Wine compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Vicarage Food And Wine holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Vicarage Food And Wine 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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