Herts Plaice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broxbourne
Herts Plaice holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 March 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: 117 High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8TN
How it compares in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Herts Plaice sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 607 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Herts Plaice | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Herts Plaice 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 Herts Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D Wetherspoon The Star Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Deer Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Hoddesdon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Kew Designs Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Evya Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Herts Plaice
What is Herts Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Herts Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Broxbourne Council on 22 March 2024.
Is Herts Plaice safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Herts Plaice last inspected?
Herts Plaice was last inspected on 22 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Herts Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Herts Plaice compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Herts Plaice holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Herts Plaice 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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