Spectra Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
Spectra Cafe 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 4 November 2024, 20 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: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, AL10 9AB
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Spectra Cafe among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield 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 | 510 | 78% | ← Spectra Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 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 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 Spectra Cafe 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 Spectra Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Rore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Forum Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Forum Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| College Lane Premier Shop Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Bishops Rise Co-Op Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2022 |
| Hatfield Lawn Tennis and Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bobs Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Element Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Spectra Cafe
What is Spectra Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Spectra Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Spectra Cafe 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 Spectra Cafe last inspected?
Spectra Cafe was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 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 Spectra Cafe?
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 Spectra Cafe compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Spectra Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Spectra Cafe 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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