Bogdan Catering food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broxbourne
Bogdan Catering holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 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: The White Swan, 95 High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 8TN
How it compares in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Bogdan Catering sits behind roughly 607 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 607 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ← Bogdan Catering | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bogdan Catering 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 Bogdan Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D Wetherspoon The Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Deer Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Hoddesdon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Kew Designs Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Cornerstone Afrocaribbean Foods Other catering premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Bogdan Catering
What is Bogdan Catering's food hygiene rating?
Bogdan Catering has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broxbourne Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Bogdan Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bogdan Catering last inspected?
Bogdan Catering was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 Bogdan Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bogdan Catering compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Bogdan Catering holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Bogdan Catering 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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