Tass Hertford food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · East Hertfordshire
Tass Hertford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 Mead Lane Industrial Estate, Merchant Drive, Hertford, SG13 7AY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Tass Hertford 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% | ← Tass Hertford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tass Hertford 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 Tass Hertford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aces Ltd Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2010 |
| Express Food & Wine Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Great Eastern Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Action For Children Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Hartham Leisure Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Hertford Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Tass Hertford
What is Tass Hertford's food hygiene rating?
Tass Hertford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Tass Hertford 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tass Hertford last inspected?
Tass Hertford was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 Tass Hertford?
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 Tass Hertford 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 Tass Hertford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Tass Hertford 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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