The Tipsy Oyster food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Hertfordshire
The Tipsy Oyster holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: 20 Stanelow Crescent, Standon, Hertfordshire, SG11 1QF
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Tipsy Oyster 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% | ← The Tipsy Oyster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Tipsy Oyster 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 The Tipsy Oyster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lobster Pot Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Wasps Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Ralph Sadlier School School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Standon And Puckeridge Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 406 yards away | Exempt | |
| Roger De Clare First School School/college/university | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Standon And Puckeridge Bowls Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| China Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about The Tipsy Oyster
What is The Tipsy Oyster's food hygiene rating?
The Tipsy Oyster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is The Tipsy Oyster 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tipsy Oyster last inspected?
The Tipsy Oyster was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 The Tipsy Oyster?
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 The Tipsy Oyster 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 The Tipsy Oyster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Tipsy Oyster 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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