Homewood Delights Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Homewood Delights Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2023, 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: Homewood Lodge, 3 Homewood Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 4PP
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Homewood Delights Limited among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Homewood Delights Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Homewood Delights Limited 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 Homewood Delights Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cufflley Active Learning Centres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Cuffley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| The Gables Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Haus Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Simmons (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Homewood Delights Limited
What is Homewood Delights Limited's food hygiene rating?
Homewood Delights Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 24 November 2023.
Is Homewood Delights Limited 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Homewood Delights Limited last inspected?
Homewood Delights Limited was last inspected on 24 November 2023, more than 2 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 Homewood Delights Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Homewood Delights Limited compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Homewood Delights Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Homewood Delights Limited 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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