4T food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
4T 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 14 June 2025, 13 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: 40 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9AN
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts 4T 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% | ← 4T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 4T 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 4T, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Fawbert And Barnard Infants School School/college/university | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Full Of Beans Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| All Sorts Dementia Group CIC Caring Premises | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| New Mexico Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| King William IV Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| George Fourth Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about 4T
What is 4T's food hygiene rating?
4T has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 14 June 2025.
Is 4T 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 4T last inspected?
4T was last inspected on 14 June 2025, 13 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 4T?
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 4T 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 4T is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects 4T 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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4T is one of 67 rated food businesses in Sawbridgeworth. See every hygiene rating in Sawbridgeworth →
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