Soul Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Hertfordshire
Soul Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: 10 Grange Close, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1LY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Soul Shack among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Soul Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Soul Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School And Breakfast Club School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2012 |
| Beane River View Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| 43Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Cafe Santiago Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Hertford School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Apple Tree B N B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2012 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2020 |
| Coffee Story Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
Questions about Soul Shack
What is Soul Shack's food hygiene rating?
Soul Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 13 January 2026.
Is Soul Shack 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soul Shack last inspected?
Soul Shack was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Soul Shack compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Soul Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Soul Shack 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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