Alternative Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Hertfordshire
Alternative Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: Unit 7f Old Hall Farmyard Priory Lane, Little Wymondley, SG4 7BL
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Alternative Catering 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% | ← Alternative Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Alternative Catering 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 Alternative Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Hospitality North West Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Crispy Duck Rotisserie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2024 |
| ACS Snacks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Alternative Catering
What is Alternative Catering's food hygiene rating?
Alternative Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Alternative Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alternative Catering last inspected?
Alternative Catering was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months 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 Alternative Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Alternative Catering 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 Alternative Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Alternative Catering 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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