The Grain Yard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
The Grain Yard 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 5 Little Hays, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4DG
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts The Grain Yard 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% | ← The Grain Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Grain Yard 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 Grain Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curri.Co.UK Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Borehamwood Multipurpose Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Cacao Catering And Event Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bakerfull Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Chatter Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
Questions about The Grain Yard
What is The Grain Yard's food hygiene rating?
The Grain Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Grain Yard 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 Grain Yard last inspected?
The Grain Yard was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 The Grain Yard?
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 Grain Yard compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and The Grain Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects The Grain Yard 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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