St Albans Irish Association food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
St Albans Irish Association 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: North Orbital Road, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1DW
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts St Albans Irish Association among the 821 places in St Albans City 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 | 821 | 78% | ← St Albans Irish Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0% |
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 St Albans Irish Association 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 St Albans Irish Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2024 |
| Aylett Nurseries & Seasons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| 71 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| A1 Newsagent London Colney Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Carmelos Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Co-op Food London Colney Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Companion's Cafe @ St Mary Our Lady of Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about St Albans Irish Association
What is St Albans Irish Association's food hygiene rating?
St Albans Irish Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 31 January 2025.
Is St Albans Irish Association 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 St Albans Irish Association last inspected?
St Albans Irish Association was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 St Albans Irish Association?
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 St Albans Irish Association compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and St Albans Irish Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects St Albans Irish Association 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 official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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