The Laurel (London Paramount Care) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
The Laurel (London Paramount Care) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 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: The Laurel (London Paramount Care Ltd), 10A Fellowes Lane, Colney Heath, AL4 0QA
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Laurel (London Paramount Care) among the 820 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 | 820 | 77% | ← The Laurel (London Paramount Care) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Laurel (London Paramount Care) 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 The Laurel (London Paramount Care), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colney Heath News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Bobs Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| College Lane Premier Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cafe Rore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Forum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Forum Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| De Havilland Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Laurel (London Paramount Care)
What is The Laurel (London Paramount Care)'s food hygiene rating?
The Laurel (London Paramount Care) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 1 May 2025.
Is The Laurel (London Paramount Care) 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Laurel (London Paramount Care) last inspected?
The Laurel (London Paramount Care) was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 The Laurel (London Paramount Care)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Laurel (London Paramount Care) 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, and The Laurel (London Paramount Care) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Laurel (London Paramount Care) 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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