The Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Three Rivers
The Kitchen 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 198 Watford Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3DB
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts The Kitchen 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 Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 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 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 Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe-O Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2017 |
| Bmt Catering Ltd @ Storm Technologies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Bar Brothers Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ascot Road Community Free School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| BaxterStorey @ Allwyn Entertainment Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Best Before Project Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Willow Tree Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cafe West @ West Watford Free Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about The Kitchen
What is The Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Kitchen 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 Kitchen last inspected?
The Kitchen was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 months 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 Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kitchen 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 Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Kitchen 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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