The Cock Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
The Cock Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 December 2024, 18 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 Cock Ph, 48 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3NF
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Cock Inn among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← The Cock Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 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 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 Cock Inn 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 Cock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksmith Arms St Albans Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cafe Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bar Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Communities Thirst Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cafe Mo?ai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cafe on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Alban City School Wraparound Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Cock Inn
What is The Cock Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 21 December 2024.
Is The Cock Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cock Inn last inspected?
The Cock Inn was last inspected on 21 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cock Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cock Inn compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and The Cock Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Cock Inn 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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