Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hertsmere
Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 23 March 2026, 3 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: Potters Bar Community Hospital, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital 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 Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe / Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| China Style Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cask And Stillage Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Buffet Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BP Potters Bar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cafe One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital
What is Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital's food hygiene rating?
Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital last inspected?
Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Mitie At Potters Bar Community Hospital 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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