Brainkind Stagenhoe food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Brainkind Stagenhoe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 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: Brainkind Neurological Care Centre Stagenhoe Park, St Pauls Walden, SG4 8BZ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Brainkind Stagenhoe 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% | ← Brainkind Stagenhoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brainkind Stagenhoe 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 Brainkind Stagenhoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strathmore Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| St Paul's Walden Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| St. Pauls Walden Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| Whitwell Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Preston Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Preston Nursery School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2010 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Brainkind Stagenhoe
What is Brainkind Stagenhoe's food hygiene rating?
Brainkind Stagenhoe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Brainkind Stagenhoe 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brainkind Stagenhoe last inspected?
Brainkind Stagenhoe was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 Brainkind Stagenhoe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brainkind Stagenhoe 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 Brainkind Stagenhoe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Brainkind Stagenhoe 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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