Koyo Bubble Tea food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Welwyn Hatfield
Koyo Bubble Tea holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 April 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: 17A The Galleria, Comet Way, Hatfield, AL10 0XR
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
A 2 is rare: only 1 of 651 rated places in Welwyn Hatfield score this low, about one in 651. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Koyo Bubble Tea | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Koyo Bubble Tea the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Koyo Bubble Tea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cake Box Galleria Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Eat Lunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| 648 Nagoya Oriental Store Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2022 |
Questions about Koyo Bubble Tea
What is Koyo Bubble Tea's food hygiene rating?
Koyo Bubble Tea has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Koyo Bubble Tea safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Koyo Bubble Tea last inspected?
Koyo Bubble Tea was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Koyo Bubble Tea?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Koyo Bubble Tea compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Koyo Bubble Tea holds a 2. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Koyo Bubble Tea 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Welwyn Hatfield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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