Carte Blanche food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Hertfordshire
Carte Blanche 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 12 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: Bury Farm Bury End, Nuthampstead, SG8 8NG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Carte Blanche among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Carte Blanche | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 Carte Blanche 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 Carte Blanche, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cow Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Barkway Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Nuthampstead Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Woodman Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about Carte Blanche
What is Carte Blanche's food hygiene rating?
Carte Blanche has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Carte Blanche 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 Carte Blanche last inspected?
Carte Blanche was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carte Blanche?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carte Blanche compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Carte Blanche is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Carte Blanche 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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