Primal Instinct food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Three Rivers
Primal Instinct holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 October 2021, more than 4 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: 19 Fullers Avenue, Garston, Hertfordshire, WD25 9BU
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Primal Instinct among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← Primal Instinct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Very 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 Primal Instinct 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 Primal Instinct, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebells Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Alida Event Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Coates Way JMI School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bricket Wood Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bricket Wood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sheepcot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Sheepcot PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Primal Instinct
What is Primal Instinct's food hygiene rating?
Primal Instinct has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 26 October 2021.
Is Primal Instinct 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Primal Instinct last inspected?
Primal Instinct was last inspected on 26 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Primal Instinct?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Primal Instinct compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Primal Instinct is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Primal Instinct 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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