Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 5 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Restaurant Lea Springs, 14 Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FA
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 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 Spud Kingz @ Housing 21, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E S Hulse & Son Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Gibraltar Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Balti Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Amble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Skylarks Day Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Scarlett's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Batford Day Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Co-op Food Batford Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Spud Kingz @ Housing 21
What is Spud Kingz @ Housing 21's food hygiene rating?
Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 last inspected?
Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
How does Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 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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Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 is one of 193 rated food businesses in Harpenden. See every hygiene rating in Harpenden →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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