Couzens Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Welwyn Hatfield
Couzens Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 23 October 2023, 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: 72-74 Haldens, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1DD
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Couzens Bakery sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ← Couzens Bakery | |
| 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 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 Couzens Bakery 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 Couzens Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab & Fishermans Net Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Annabel School Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd@Waterside Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Busy Bees Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Holy Family RC School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| FodaBox Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Harwood Hill JMI and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| BaxterStorey at Roche Products Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Couzens Bakery
What is Couzens Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Couzens Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Couzens Bakery 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Couzens Bakery last inspected?
Couzens Bakery was last inspected on 23 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Couzens Bakery?
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 Couzens Bakery compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Couzens Bakery holds a 4. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Couzens Bakery 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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