Talkington Bates Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Albans City
Talkington Bates Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 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: All Saints Pastoral Centre, Shenley Lane, London Colney, AL2 1AF
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Talkington Bates Ltd 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% | ← Talkington Bates Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Talkington Bates Ltd 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 Talkington Bates Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harperbury Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Arsenal FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Kindred Education Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Clore Shalom School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| A1 Newsagent London Colney Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Carmelos Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Co-op Food London Colney Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Talkington Bates Ltd
What is Talkington Bates Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Talkington Bates Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Talkington Bates Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Talkington Bates Ltd last inspected?
Talkington Bates Ltd was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 Talkington Bates Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Talkington Bates Ltd 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 Talkington Bates Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Talkington Bates Ltd 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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