Haute Dolci Watford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Haute Dolci Watford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Intu Watford, 177 The Harlequin, Watford, WD17 2TQ
How it compares in Watford
That puts Haute Dolci Watford 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% | ← Haute Dolci Watford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Haute Dolci Watford 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 Haute Dolci Watford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Aysu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| BBs Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Haute Dolci Watford
What is Haute Dolci Watford's food hygiene rating?
Haute Dolci Watford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Haute Dolci Watford 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haute Dolci Watford last inspected?
Haute Dolci Watford was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months 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 Haute Dolci Watford?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haute Dolci Watford compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Haute Dolci Watford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Haute Dolci Watford 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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