Elstree Aerodrome Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hertsmere
Elstree Aerodrome Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 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: Aerodrome Cafe, Elstree Aerodrome, Hogg Lane, WD6 3AW
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Elstree Aerodrome Cafe among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Elstree Aerodrome Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Elstree Aerodrome Cafe 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 Elstree Aerodrome Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battleaxes Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aldenham School And Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bhaktivedanta Manor Main,Bakery, Deity Kitchen, Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Elstree Aerodrome Cafe
What is Elstree Aerodrome Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Elstree Aerodrome Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Elstree Aerodrome Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elstree Aerodrome Cafe last inspected?
Elstree Aerodrome Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Elstree Aerodrome Cafe?
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 Elstree Aerodrome Cafe compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Elstree Aerodrome Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Elstree Aerodrome Cafe 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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