Bean Valley Coffee food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Hertfordshire
Bean Valley Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 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: 14 Green Lane Industrial Estate Green Lane, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1HP
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Bean Valley Coffee among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Bean Valley Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very 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 Bean Valley Coffee 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 Bean Valley Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get A Drip Pharma Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Connect Catering @ Altro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| CrossFit Beowulf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Enchanted Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Icknield Way Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Bean Valley Coffee
What is Bean Valley Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Bean Valley Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 17 November 2023.
Is Bean Valley Coffee 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bean Valley Coffee last inspected?
Bean Valley Coffee was last inspected on 17 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bean Valley Coffee?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bean Valley Coffee compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bean Valley Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Bean Valley Coffee 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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Bean Valley Coffee is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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