The Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Three Rivers
The Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2018, more than 7 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: Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7AX
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts The Centre among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← The Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 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 The Centre 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 The Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Warren Dell Primary School School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Oxhey Wood Primary School School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Boston Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Age UK Hertfordshire Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bluebell Pre School A Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Aubern Mere Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Bromet Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about The Centre
What is The Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 15 October 2018.
Is The Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Centre last inspected?
The Centre was last inspected on 15 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Centre compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and The Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Centre 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Centre is one of 45 rated food businesses in South Oxhey. See every hygiene rating in South Oxhey →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.threerivers.gov.uk
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