The London Kitchen food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Hertfordshire
The London Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: Part Unit, 12 Dicker Mill, Hertford, SG13 7AE
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The London Kitchen 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 London Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 London Kitchen 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 London Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartham Leisure Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Great Eastern Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2024 |
| Hertford Methodist Church Trustees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Hertford Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2025 |
| Hertford Cake Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2024 |
| Bebo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about The London Kitchen
What is The London Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The London Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 27 April 2026.
Is The London Kitchen 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The London Kitchen last inspected?
The London Kitchen was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months 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 London Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The London Kitchen 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 London Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The London Kitchen 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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