City Food and Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Albans City
City Food and Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 49-51 Catherine Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5BN
How it compares in St Albans City
In St Albans City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so City Food and Wine sits behind roughly 821 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ← City Food and Wine | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 City Food and Wine 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 City Food and Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bar Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Cafe Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cafe Mo?ai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees @ Bernard Street Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Blacksmith Arms St Albans Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about City Food and Wine
What is City Food and Wine's food hygiene rating?
City Food and Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Albans City Council on 27 June 2024.
Is City Food and Wine 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was City Food and Wine last inspected?
City Food and Wine was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 City Food and Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 City Food and Wine 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, while City Food and Wine holds a 4. 153 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects City Food and Wine 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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