BEAM food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
BEAM holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 August 2024, 22 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: Beam, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts BEAM among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← BEAM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 BEAM 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 BEAM, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire Country Markets Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2009 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| 19/29 Cocktail Shop Manufacturers/packers | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Dinnio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Brew Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Elle's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Hertford Coffee Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
Questions about BEAM
What is BEAM's food hygiene rating?
BEAM has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 19 August 2024.
Is BEAM 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was BEAM last inspected?
BEAM was last inspected on 19 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at BEAM?
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 BEAM compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and BEAM is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects BEAM 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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Understanding this rating
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