Chatter Table food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Chatter Table 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 23 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: 142 Brook Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5EQ
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Chatter Table among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Chatter Table | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 Very 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 Chatter Table 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 Chatter Table, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakerfull Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Cacao Catering And Event Other catering premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue Other catering premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Gilah Nursery Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Borehamwood Multipurpose Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cowley Hill School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Chatter Table
What is Chatter Table's food hygiene rating?
Chatter Table has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Chatter Table 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 Chatter Table last inspected?
Chatter Table was last inspected on 23 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Chatter Table?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chatter Table compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Chatter Table is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Chatter Table 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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