SSS Food And Drinks food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
SSS Food And Drinks 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 13 December 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: 98 Queens Road, Watford, WD17 2NX
How it compares in Watford
That puts SSS Food And Drinks 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% | ← SSS Food And Drinks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 SSS Food And Drinks 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 SSS Food And Drinks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bulgarian Rose Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| BBs Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about SSS Food And Drinks
What is SSS Food And Drinks's food hygiene rating?
SSS Food And Drinks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 13 December 2022.
Is SSS Food And Drinks 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 SSS Food And Drinks last inspected?
SSS Food And Drinks was last inspected on 13 December 2022, more than 3 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 SSS Food And Drinks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 SSS Food And Drinks compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and SSS Food And Drinks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects SSS Food And Drinks 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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