Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Enfield
Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 November 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: 518 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5SS
How it compares in Enfield
In Enfield, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen sits behind roughly 1,251 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,251 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 440 | 21% | ← Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 227 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 96 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen 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 Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Leisure Centre Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Albany News and Wine Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Anytime childcare cic @Ark John keats Academy Caring Premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Ark John Keats Academy-Kitchen School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bridgewood Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bridge Food & Drink Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Achieve together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aspen Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen
What is Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen's food hygiene rating?
Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Enfield Council on 15 November 2022.
Is Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen last inspected?
Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen was last inspected on 15 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Enfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen compare to other places in Enfield?
59% of the 2,114 rated food businesses in Enfield hold the top rating of 5, while Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen holds a 4. 440 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Enfield Council inspects Hertford Road Service Station - Budgen 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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