Fruit and veg garden food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Broxbourne
Fruit and veg garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 February 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: 93 High Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7AQ
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts Fruit and veg garden 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% | ← Fruit and veg garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fruit and veg garden 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.
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| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
Questions about Fruit and veg garden
What is Fruit and veg garden's food hygiene rating?
Fruit and veg garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 8 February 2024.
Is Fruit and veg garden 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fruit and veg garden last inspected?
Fruit and veg garden was last inspected on 8 February 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 Fruit and veg garden?
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 Fruit and veg garden compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Fruit and veg garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Fruit and veg garden 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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