Old Owens Thai food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
Old Owens Thai 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 19 September 2024, 21 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: The Bungalow, Old Owens Sports Ground, Coopers Lane, EN6 4NE
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Old Owens Thai 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% | ← Old Owens Thai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 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 Very 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 Old Owens Thai 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 Old Owens Thai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffley Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Desborough Care Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Coopers Croft Care Home Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Oakmere Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Di Napoli One Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Millys Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Oakmere House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Old Owens Thai
What is Old Owens Thai's food hygiene rating?
Old Owens Thai has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Old Owens Thai 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 Old Owens Thai last inspected?
Old Owens Thai was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months 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 Old Owens Thai?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old Owens Thai compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Old Owens Thai is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Old Owens Thai 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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