Wholesome Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Wholesome Market 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 1 August 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: 38-40 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6NU
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Wholesome Market 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% | ← Wholesome Market | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Wholesome Market 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 Wholesome Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cafe Trio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Cheers & Beers Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| GAIL's Welwyn Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
Questions about Wholesome Market
What is Wholesome Market's food hygiene rating?
Wholesome Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Wholesome Market 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 Wholesome Market last inspected?
Wholesome Market was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 months 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 Wholesome Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Wholesome Market compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Wholesome Market holds a 3. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Wholesome Market 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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