Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Albans City
Costcutter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: 23-27 Black Boy Wood, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LW
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Costcutter among the 818 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 | 818 | 77% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bricket Wood Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Allington Court Care Home - BUPA Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Classic Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Alida Event Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bricket Wood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bricket Wood Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Burston Garden Centre & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Costcutter 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Costcutter 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Costcutter is one of 23 rated food businesses in Bricket Wood. See every hygiene rating in Bricket Wood →
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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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