The Steamer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
The Steamer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Steamer was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22 London Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9DP
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Steamer 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% | ← The Steamer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Steamer 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 Steamer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew & Cru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Digswell Park Sports Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Lokkelebery Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Knightsfield Preschoolers School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Candour Care Services - Broadview Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Candour Care Services - Hillcrest Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Candour Care Services - Homeside Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
Questions about The Steamer
What is The Steamer's food hygiene rating?
The Steamer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Steamer 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Steamer last inspected?
The Steamer was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 The Steamer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Steamer compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Steamer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Steamer 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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