Londis Eastbridge food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Londis Eastbridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 October 2022, more than 3 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: Eastbridge Service Station, Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1LE
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Londis Eastbridge sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ← Londis Eastbridge | |
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Londis Eastbridge 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 Londis Eastbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Welwyn Eastbridge Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Herts Sweets Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Christchurch Baptist Church Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2019 |
| Bennetthay Ltd @ Ocado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Eat Lunch Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Eggfree Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
Questions about Londis Eastbridge
What is Londis Eastbridge's food hygiene rating?
Londis Eastbridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 2 October 2022.
Is Londis Eastbridge 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Londis Eastbridge last inspected?
Londis Eastbridge was last inspected on 2 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Londis Eastbridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Londis Eastbridge compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Londis Eastbridge holds a 4. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Londis Eastbridge 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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