Otterspool Snacks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hertsmere
Otterspool Snacks holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 2 April 2026, 3 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: Street Record, Otterspool Way, Watford
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Otterspool Snacks sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← Otterspool Snacks | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Otterspool Snacks 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 Otterspool Snacks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrygrove Lodge Partnership Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Aldenham Golf & Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Astero's Kitchen Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Annas Kitchen Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Otterspool Snacks
What is Otterspool Snacks's food hygiene rating?
Otterspool Snacks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Otterspool Snacks 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Otterspool Snacks last inspected?
Otterspool Snacks was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Otterspool Snacks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Otterspool Snacks compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Otterspool Snacks holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Otterspool Snacks 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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