A Little Lunch Club food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Albans City
A Little Lunch Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: Kinsbourne Common Hall next to St Mary's, 453 Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 3QE
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts A Little Lunch Club 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% | ← A Little Lunch Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 A Little Lunch Club 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 A Little Lunch Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Bethesda Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Old Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Hertfordshire Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Black Bridge Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Connect Catering Ltd catering @ St Hilda's School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Noahs Ark Nursery at The Lea / TLC Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about A Little Lunch Club
What is A Little Lunch Club's food hygiene rating?
A Little Lunch Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 11 November 2024.
Is A Little Lunch Club 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Little Lunch Club last inspected?
A Little Lunch Club was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A Little Lunch Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A Little Lunch Club 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 A Little Lunch Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects A Little Lunch Club 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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