Budgens Hatfield food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Budgens Hatfield holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 March 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: Hatfield Railway Station, 79 Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5AB
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Budgens Hatfield sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ← Budgens Hatfield | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Budgens Hatfield 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 Budgens Hatfield, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Floral City Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Acacia Mews Care Home Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Georges Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Darlish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Breaks Manor Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2015 |
| Brightside Preschool School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Budgens Hatfield
What is Budgens Hatfield's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Hatfield has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Budgens Hatfield safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Budgens Hatfield last inspected?
Budgens Hatfield was last inspected on 14 March 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 Budgens Hatfield?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Budgens Hatfield compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Budgens Hatfield holds a 3. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Budgens Hatfield 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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