Molly Malones food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Molly Malones 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
The rating dates from 30 March 2023, 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: 117 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Molly Malones among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Molly Malones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Molly Malones 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 Molly Malones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Molly Malones
What is Molly Malones's food hygiene rating?
Molly Malones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Molly Malones 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 Molly Malones last inspected?
Molly Malones was last inspected on 30 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Molly Malones?
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 Molly Malones compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Molly Malones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Molly Malones 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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