The Frying Pan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hertfordshire
The Frying Pan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2024, more than 2 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: 2 Mill Bridge, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1PY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Frying Pan among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Frying Pan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 Frying Pan 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 Frying Pan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hertfordshire Country Markets Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2009 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Hertford Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Hertford Coffee Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Brew Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| C Edwards Fresh Fruit And Vegetables Mobile caterer | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
Questions about The Frying Pan
What is The Frying Pan's food hygiene rating?
The Frying Pan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 13 April 2024.
Is The Frying Pan 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Frying Pan last inspected?
The Frying Pan was last inspected on 13 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Frying Pan?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Frying Pan compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Frying Pan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Frying Pan 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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