Watford Dosa food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Watford
Watford Dosa holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 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: Unit 3, Watford Market, Watford House Lane, WD17 1BJ
How it compares in Watford
That puts Watford Dosa among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Watford Dosa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 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 Watford Dosa 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 Watford Dosa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
| Asia Village Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bombay Classic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Watford Dosa
What is Watford Dosa's food hygiene rating?
Watford Dosa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 29 March 2026.
Is Watford Dosa 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watford Dosa last inspected?
Watford Dosa was last inspected on 29 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Watford Dosa?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Watford Dosa compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Watford Dosa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Watford Dosa 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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