Communities Thirst food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Albans City
Communities Thirst holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 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: St Albans City And District Council Offices, Civic Centre, St Peters Street, AL1 3JE
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Communities Thirst 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% | ← Communities Thirst | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Communities Thirst 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 Communities Thirst, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cha & Nasta (The Hideout Kafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Blacksmith Arms St Albans Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Cafe Mo?ai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bar Meze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Alban City School Wraparound Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Communities Thirst
What is Communities Thirst's food hygiene rating?
Communities Thirst has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Communities Thirst 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Communities Thirst last inspected?
Communities Thirst 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.
What did the inspector find at Communities Thirst?
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 Communities Thirst 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 Communities Thirst is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Communities Thirst 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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