Cafe Ambition food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
Cafe Ambition holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: De Havilland Sports and Social Club, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, AL10 9EU
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Cafe Ambition 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% | ← Cafe Ambition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cafe Ambition 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 Cafe Ambition, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Sport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| De Havilland Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Exclusive Care Caring Premises | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Element Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Eat Lunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Ambition
What is Cafe Ambition's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Ambition has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Cafe Ambition 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Ambition last inspected?
Cafe Ambition was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 Cafe Ambition?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafe Ambition compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Ambition is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Cafe Ambition 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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