Sweeney's Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Three Rivers
Sweeney's Budgens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 29 September 2022, more than 3 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: 57 - 59 High Street, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0AE
How it compares in Three Rivers
In Three Rivers, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sweeney's Budgens sits behind roughly 472 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ← Sweeney's Budgens | |
| 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 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 Sweeney's Budgens 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 Sweeney's Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Abbots Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Abbots Langley Supermarket Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Cinnamon Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Abbots Langley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2018 |
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Sweeney's Budgens
What is Sweeney's Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Sweeney's Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Three Rivers Council on 29 September 2022.
Is Sweeney's Budgens 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sweeney's Budgens last inspected?
Sweeney's Budgens was last inspected on 29 September 2022, more than 3 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 Sweeney's Budgens?
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 Sweeney's Budgens compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, while Sweeney's Budgens holds a 4. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Sweeney's Budgens 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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