Happy Valley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Welwyn Hatfield
Happy Valley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 January 2024, 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: 1 High View, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8HZ
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Valley sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ← Happy Valley | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bobs Family Butchers Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| De Havilland Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| College Lane Premier Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cafe Rore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Forum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
Questions about Happy Valley
What is Happy Valley's food hygiene rating?
Happy Valley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 30 January 2024.
Is Happy Valley safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Valley last inspected?
Happy Valley was last inspected on 30 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happy Valley?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Valley compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Valley holds a 4. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Happy Valley 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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