KCM Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hertsmere
KCM Cafe 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 16 April 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: 368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3AS
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts KCM Cafe 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% | ← KCM Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 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 KCM Cafe 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 KCM Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranborne Primary School School/college/university | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Inspireall Cafe And Starjumps Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Helmsman Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Cranborne Convienence Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Bones Wing And Burger Bar Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Bombay Grocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| BIBI Cake & Pastry Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Despina Foods Express Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about KCM Cafe
What is KCM Cafe's food hygiene rating?
KCM Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 16 April 2026.
Is KCM Cafe 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 KCM Cafe last inspected?
KCM Cafe was last inspected on 16 April 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 KCM Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 KCM Cafe compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and KCM Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects KCM Cafe 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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