The Waiting Room by Chez Burton food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
The Waiting Room by Chez Burton 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 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Waiting Room Letchworth Railway Station Station Place, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3AN
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Waiting Room by Chez Burton 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% | ← The Waiting Room by Chez Burton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Waiting Room by Chez Burton 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 The Waiting Room by Chez Burton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Rosso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Dragon King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Broadway Studio and Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Cooks Boutique Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| Curd and Corks Mobile caterer | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Busy Bees at Letchworth Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Waiting Room by Chez Burton
What is The Waiting Room by Chez Burton's food hygiene rating?
The Waiting Room by Chez Burton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Waiting Room by Chez Burton 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 The Waiting Room by Chez Burton last inspected?
The Waiting Room by Chez Burton was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 The Waiting Room by Chez Burton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Waiting Room by Chez Burton 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 The Waiting Room by Chez Burton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Waiting Room by Chez Burton 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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The Waiting Room by Chez Burton is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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