Gratitude food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hertsmere
Gratitude 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 5 June 2025, 13 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: Former Borehamwood Library, 161 Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JU
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Gratitude 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% | ← Gratitude | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 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 Gratitude 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 Gratitude, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Monkeys Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Borehamwood Foodbank Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aga Cake Gluten Free Cake And Bakery Other catering premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goldwyn House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Ben And Ollie's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Barracuda Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Gratitude
What is Gratitude's food hygiene rating?
Gratitude has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 5 June 2025.
Is Gratitude 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 Gratitude last inspected?
Gratitude was last inspected on 5 June 2025, 13 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 Gratitude?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gratitude compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Gratitude is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Gratitude 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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Gratitude is one of 243 rated food businesses in Borehamwood. See every hygiene rating in Borehamwood →
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