The Albert Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
The Albert Inn 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: The Albert Inn 50 Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SU
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Albert Inn sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← The Albert Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Albert Inn 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 Albert Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about The Albert Inn
What is The Albert Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Albert Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The Albert Inn 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 Albert Inn last inspected?
The Albert Inn was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 The Albert Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Albert Inn compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Albert Inn holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Albert Inn 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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