West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · St Albans City
West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: West End Farm, Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, AL4 8EG
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes 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% | ← West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes 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 West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldwickbury School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Fusion Childcare Services Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Brewhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Harpenden Springs Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldwickbury Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Lazy Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Bentozo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
Questions about West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes
What is West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes's food hygiene rating?
West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 12 October 2024.
Is West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes last inspected?
West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes was last inspected on 12 October 2024, 21 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 West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes?
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 West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes 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 West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes 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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West End Barns also t/a This Blondie Bakes is one of 32 rated food businesses in Wheathampstead. See every hygiene rating in Wheathampstead →
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