Methi Hitchin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Methi Hitchin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: 151C Bearton Road, Hitchin, SG5 1UB
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Methi Hitchin among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Methi Hitchin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Methi Hitchin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Burgerians Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Methi Hitchin
What is Methi Hitchin's food hygiene rating?
Methi Hitchin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Methi Hitchin 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Methi Hitchin last inspected?
Methi Hitchin was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Methi Hitchin compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Methi Hitchin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Methi Hitchin 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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Methi Hitchin is one of 307 rated food businesses in Hitchin. See every hygiene rating in Hitchin →
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