Card Factory food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxbourne
Card Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Cardfair 80 The Pavilion, High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7BZ
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts Card Factory among the 607 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 607 | 91% | ← Card Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Card Factory 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 Card Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajs Express Ltd Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| BDD Best Deutsche D?ner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bsherie African Mart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| B & G Afro Caribbean Food Specialist Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Best Grocery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Best Grill & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Card Factory
What is Card Factory's food hygiene rating?
Card Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Card Factory 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Card Factory last inspected?
Card Factory was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months 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 Card Factory?
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 Card Factory compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Card Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Card Factory 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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