144 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
144 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 2022, more than 4 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: 144 High Street, Watford, WD17 2EN
How it compares in Watford
That puts 144 among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← 144 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 144 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 144, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Aysu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| BBs Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2017 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about 144
What is 144's food hygiene rating?
144 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 12 April 2022.
Is 144 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 144 last inspected?
144 was last inspected on 12 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 144?
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 144 compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and 144 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects 144 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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