Noodle King food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hertfordshire
Noodle King holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 12 March 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 29 - 31 Amwell End, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 1,168 rated places in East Hertfordshire score this low, about one in 130. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Noodle King | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 222 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Noodle King the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Noodle King, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Fish Bar & Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Crystal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Ware Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Blend Organics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Blend Wellness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Fuoco's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited @ Hertford Regional College School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
Questions about Noodle King
What is Noodle King's food hygiene rating?
Noodle King has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Noodle King safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Noodle King last inspected?
Noodle King was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Noodle King?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Noodle King compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Noodle King holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Noodle King 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Hertfordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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