Indian Hitchin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Indian Hitchin holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: 47 Ninesprings Way, Hitchin, SG4 9NR
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Indian Hitchin sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Indian Hitchin | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Indian Hitchin 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 Indian Hitchin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Oakfields Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2014 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Food Rescue Hub CIC Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| BB's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
Questions about Indian Hitchin
What is Indian Hitchin's food hygiene rating?
Indian Hitchin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Indian Hitchin safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Indian Hitchin last inspected?
Indian Hitchin was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Indian Hitchin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indian 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, while Indian Hitchin holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Indian 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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