Cafe De Lisboa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Cafe De Lisboa 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 9 October 2023, more than 2 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: 135 The Parade High Street, Watford, WD17 1NA
How it compares in Watford
That puts Cafe De Lisboa 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% | ← Cafe De Lisboa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe De Lisboa 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 Cafe De Lisboa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bombay Classic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bubble Croffle Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Asia Village Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
Questions about Cafe De Lisboa
What is Cafe De Lisboa's food hygiene rating?
Cafe De Lisboa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Cafe De Lisboa 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 Cafe De Lisboa last inspected?
Cafe De Lisboa was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Cafe De Lisboa?
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 Cafe De Lisboa compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe De Lisboa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Cafe De Lisboa 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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