Junction Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Junction Cafe 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 5 February 2026, 5 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: 101A St Albans Road, Watford, WD17 1RD
How it compares in Watford
That puts Junction Cafe 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% | ← Junction Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Junction Cafe 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 Junction Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afccos Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Brunswick Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Junction Cafe
What is Junction Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Junction Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Junction Cafe 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 Junction Cafe last inspected?
Junction Cafe was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 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 Junction Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Junction Cafe compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Junction Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Junction Cafe 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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