Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2025, 11 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: Mary Barfield House Rochester Way, Royston, SG8 5WA
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House 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 Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombes Community Pre School Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Fun Little Foodies Cambridge School/college/university | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Royston BMX Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2015 |
| Simms to go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Royston Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Hotel Chocolat Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Gerry's Refreshments Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Royston Town F.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
Questions about Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House
What is Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House's food hygiene rating?
Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House last inspected?
Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House 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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