The Regent food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Albans City
The Regent 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 6 December 2025, 7 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: 123-124 Southdown Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QQ
How it compares in St Albans City
In St Albans City, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Regent sits behind roughly 818 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 818 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ← The Regent | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Regent 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 Regent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazy Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Bentozo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Co-op Food Harpenden Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Harpenden Springs Care Home Caring Premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Harpenden Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Fusion Childcare Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| CareTech - Meadow Acres Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about The Regent
What is The Regent's food hygiene rating?
The Regent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Albans City Council on 6 December 2025.
Is The Regent 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 The Regent last inspected?
The Regent was last inspected on 6 December 2025, 7 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 Regent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Regent 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, while The Regent holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Regent 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 Regent is one of 193 rated food businesses in Harpenden. See every hygiene rating in Harpenden →
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