Rio Grande Steak House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Rio Grande Steak House 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 25 June 2025, 12 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: 14 - 16 Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0EH
How it compares in Watford
That puts Rio Grande Steak House 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% | ← Rio Grande Steak House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rio Grande Steak House 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 Rio Grande Steak House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Aysu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
Questions about Rio Grande Steak House
What is Rio Grande Steak House's food hygiene rating?
Rio Grande Steak House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Rio Grande Steak House 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 Rio Grande Steak House last inspected?
Rio Grande Steak House was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 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 Rio Grande Steak House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rio Grande Steak House compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Rio Grande Steak House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Rio Grande Steak House 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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