The Canary Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
The Canary Kitchen 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 5 December 2024, 19 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: Canary Club Fishponds Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NU
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Canary Kitchen among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The Canary Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Canary 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 Canary Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgerians Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Christchurch Open Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2015 |
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Hitchin Boys School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Hitchin Best Pizza Ltd/Pizza Go Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about The Canary Kitchen
What is The Canary Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Canary Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 5 December 2024.
Is The Canary 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Canary Kitchen last inspected?
The Canary Kitchen was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Canary Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Canary Kitchen compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Canary Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Canary 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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