Cucumber Fields food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
Cucumber Fields 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 15 February 2024, more than 2 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: Camleigh Farm, Cucumber Lane, Hatfield, AL9 6JB
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Cucumber Fields among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Cucumber Fields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Cucumber Fields 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 Cucumber Fields, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Essendon Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Essendon Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| The Woodman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Cucumber Fields
What is Cucumber Fields's food hygiene rating?
Cucumber Fields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 15 February 2024.
Is Cucumber Fields 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 Cucumber Fields last inspected?
Cucumber Fields was last inspected on 15 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cucumber Fields?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cucumber Fields compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Cucumber Fields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Cucumber Fields 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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