The Hollybush food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
The Hollybush 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
This is a fresh result: The Hollybush was inspected on 4 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Hollybush Ph, Church End, Redbourn, AL3 7DU
How this rating has changed
The Hollybush was re-inspected on 4 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Hollybush among the 820 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 | 820 | 77% | ← The Hollybush | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 98 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 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 Hollybush 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 Hollybush, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Care @ St Matthews Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Lucy's Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Nisa Local (Weymans) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Fishy Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Co-op Food Redbourn High Street Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Narya Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
Questions about The Hollybush
What is The Hollybush's food hygiene rating?
The Hollybush has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 4 July 2026.
Is The Hollybush 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 Hollybush last inspected?
The Hollybush was last inspected on 4 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Hollybush?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hollybush compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and The Hollybush is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Hollybush 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Hollybush is one of 36 rated food businesses in Redbourn. See every hygiene rating in Redbourn →
St Albans City inspects and rates 1,157 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in St Albans City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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