The Farmers Boy food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
The Farmers Boy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Farmers Boy was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Farmers Boy Ph, 134 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1PQ
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Farmers Boy 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% | ← The Farmers Boy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Farmers Boy 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 Farmers Boy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Mumtaj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Charlie's Coffee and Company & Mobile Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Ballo Foods Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cafe Alfresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| County Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2024 |
| Be Me Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Co-op Food London Road Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Coddess Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Farmers Boy
What is The Farmers Boy's food hygiene rating?
The Farmers Boy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Farmers Boy 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Farmers Boy last inspected?
The Farmers Boy was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Farmers Boy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Farmers Boy 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 The Farmers Boy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Farmers Boy 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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