The Hertford Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
The Hertford Pantry 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 Fleming Crescent, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DJ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Hertford Pantry among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Hertford Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Very 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 The Hertford Pantry 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 The Hertford Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| CO-OP Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| G Pickett Family Butchers Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bengeo Tigers F.C Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| Hollybush Pre-School School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Hollybush Primary School School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| After School And Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2012 |
| Apple Tree B N B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2012 |
Questions about The Hertford Pantry
What is The Hertford Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Hertford Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Hertford Pantry 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 The Hertford Pantry last inspected?
The Hertford Pantry was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 The Hertford Pantry?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hertford Pantry compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hertford Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Hertford Pantry 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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