TJ Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broxbourne
TJ Sandwich Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 5 November 2024, 20 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: 1A Brocket Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8PA
How it compares in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so TJ Sandwich Bar 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% | ← TJ Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 TJ Sandwich Bar 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 TJ Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceylon Breeze Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| ADC Hoddesdon Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Captains Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Artysansz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cornerstone Afrocaribbean Foods Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
Questions about TJ Sandwich Bar
What is TJ Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
TJ Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Broxbourne Council on 5 November 2024.
Is TJ Sandwich Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 TJ Sandwich Bar last inspected?
TJ Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 TJ Sandwich Bar?
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 TJ Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, while TJ Sandwich Bar holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects TJ Sandwich Bar 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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