Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court food hygiene rating
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Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 January 2025, 17 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: Serco PECS St Albans Magistrates Court, Civic Centre, St Peters Street, AL1 3LB
How it compares in St Albans City
In St Albans City, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court sits behind roughly 820 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 820 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ← Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court 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 Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre 33 catering @ The Salvation Army Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Communities Thirst Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Chicken George Jnr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Cafe Mo?ai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court
What is Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court's food hygiene rating?
Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Albans City Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court last inspected?
Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court 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, while Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court holds a 4. 153 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Serco PECS catering @ St Albans Magistrates Court 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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