The Broken Seal Taps Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stevenage
The Broken Seal Taps Room holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 October 2019, more than 6 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: 29B High Street, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3AU
How it compares in Stevenage
In Stevenage, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Broken Seal Taps Room sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ← The Broken Seal Taps Room | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Broken Seal Taps Room 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 Broken Seal Taps Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Bar De Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Burger Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Cinnabar Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Golden Siam Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Clare's Little Bears Playgroup/Pre-School Club School/college/university | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
Questions about The Broken Seal Taps Room
What is The Broken Seal Taps Room's food hygiene rating?
The Broken Seal Taps Room has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stevenage Council on 15 October 2019.
Is The Broken Seal Taps Room 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Broken Seal Taps Room last inspected?
The Broken Seal Taps Room was last inspected on 15 October 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Broken Seal Taps Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Broken Seal Taps Room compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while The Broken Seal Taps Room holds a 4. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects The Broken Seal Taps Room 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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