BP Connect M&S Simply Food food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Albans City
BP Connect M&S Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: BP Connect M&S Simply Food was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: BP Oil UK Ltd, Verulam Road, St Albans, AL3 4DP
How this rating has changed
BP Connect M&S Simply Food was re-inspected on 28 May 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 May 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 BP Connect M&S Simply Food 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% | ← BP Connect M&S Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 BP Connect M&S Simply Food 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 BP Connect M&S Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwell House (St Albans) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees @ St Albans City Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Centre 33 Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Artist Locanda Bagutta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Cross Street Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Dylans at The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Darlish Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about BP Connect M&S Simply Food
What is BP Connect M&S Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
BP Connect M&S Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 28 May 2026.
Is BP Connect M&S Simply Food 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BP Connect M&S Simply Food last inspected?
BP Connect M&S Simply Food was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 BP Connect M&S Simply Food?
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 BP Connect M&S Simply Food 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 BP Connect M&S Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects BP Connect M&S Simply Food 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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