Spicer Street Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Albans City
Spicer Street Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: Spicer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4PQ
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Spicer Street Church 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% | ← Spicer Street Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Spicer Street Church 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 Spicer Street Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre 33 Other catering premises | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Artist Locanda Bagutta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Darlish Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Aloha Poke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bellaccinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Cross Street Centre Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Baruccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Spicer Street Church
What is Spicer Street Church's food hygiene rating?
Spicer Street Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Spicer Street Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spicer Street Church last inspected?
Spicer Street Church was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Spicer Street Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Spicer Street Church 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 Spicer Street Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Spicer Street Church 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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