Hertfordshire Catering Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Albans City
Hertfordshire Catering Limited 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
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: Roundwood Primary School, Roundwood Park, Harpenden, AL5 3AD
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Hertfordshire Catering Limited 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% | ← Hertfordshire Catering Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Hertfordshire Catering Limited 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 Hertfordshire Catering Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundwood Park School Canteen School/college/university | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Connect Catering Ltd catering @ St Hilda's School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Old Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Harpenden Bethesda Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bangkok Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Old Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Tabure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Hertfordshire Catering Limited
What is Hertfordshire Catering Limited's food hygiene rating?
Hertfordshire Catering Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Hertfordshire Catering Limited 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 Hertfordshire Catering Limited last inspected?
Hertfordshire Catering Limited was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Hertfordshire Catering Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Hertfordshire Catering Limited 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 Hertfordshire Catering Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Hertfordshire Catering Limited 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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