Top Notch Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hertsmere
Top Notch Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: C P House, Otterspool Way, Watford, WD25 8HU
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Top Notch Catering Ltd 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% | ← Top Notch Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Top Notch Catering 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 Top Notch Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrygrove Lodge Partnership Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Aldenham Golf & Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Beaumonts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Top Notch Catering Ltd
What is Top Notch Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Top Notch Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Top Notch Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Notch Catering Ltd last inspected?
Top Notch Catering Ltd was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Top Notch Catering Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Top Notch Catering Ltd compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Top Notch Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Top Notch Catering 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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