Blacksmith Arms St Albans food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
Blacksmith Arms St Albans 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: Blacksmith Arms St Albans was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Blacksmith Arms (Pizza Amore/Dough Masters), 56 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3HG
How this rating has changed
Blacksmith Arms St Albans was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Blacksmith Arms St Albans among the 821 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 821 | 78% | ← Blacksmith Arms St Albans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 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 Blacksmith Arms St Albans 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 Blacksmith Arms St Albans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cafe Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bar Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Alban City School Wraparound Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Communities Thirst Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cafe on the Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Cafe Mo?ai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Blacksmith Arms St Albans
What is Blacksmith Arms St Albans's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmith Arms St Albans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Blacksmith Arms St Albans 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 Blacksmith Arms St Albans last inspected?
Blacksmith Arms St Albans was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Blacksmith Arms St Albans?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blacksmith Arms St Albans compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Blacksmith Arms St Albans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Blacksmith Arms St Albans 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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