Hansons Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Albans City
Hansons Catering 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
This rating dates from 17 October 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Canteen Building 28, Building Research Establishment, Bucknalls Lane
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Hansons Catering 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% | ← Hansons Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hansons Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alida Event Catering Other catering premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Coates Way JMI School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bricket Wood Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bricket Wood Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bluebells Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bricket Wood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Hansons Catering
What is Hansons Catering's food hygiene rating?
Hansons Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Hansons Catering 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 Hansons Catering last inspected?
Hansons Catering was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
How does Hansons Catering 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 Hansons Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Hansons Catering 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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