Smash n Sizzle food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Welwyn Hatfield
Smash n Sizzle 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: Welwyn Garden City Football and Social Club, Herns Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TA
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Smash n Sizzle among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Smash n Sizzle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Smash n Sizzle 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 Smash n Sizzle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinera School/college/university | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Hardings Nursery & Pre-School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Lee's Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2011 |
| Holy Family RC School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Attimore Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Food Rescue Hub CIC Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
Questions about Smash n Sizzle
What is Smash n Sizzle's food hygiene rating?
Smash n Sizzle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Smash n Sizzle 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 Smash n Sizzle last inspected?
Smash n Sizzle was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smash n Sizzle?
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 Smash n Sizzle compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Smash n Sizzle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Smash n Sizzle 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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