Open Door food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Open Door 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
The rating dates from 12 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: 8 Bricket Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JX
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Open Door among the 821 places in St Albans City 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 | 821 | 78% | ← Open Door | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 98 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 Open Door 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 Open Door, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Thirst Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Chicken George Jnr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Alban City School Wraparound Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Centre 33 catering @ The Salvation Army Other catering premises | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Blacksmith Arms St Albans Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
Questions about Open Door
What is Open Door's food hygiene rating?
Open Door has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Open Door 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 Open Door last inspected?
Open Door was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Open Door?
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 Open Door compare to other places in St Albans City?
78% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Open Door is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Open Door 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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