Ember Hertford food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Ember Hertford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: 42 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1BY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Ember Hertford 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% | ← Ember Hertford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 222 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 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 Ember Hertford 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 Ember Hertford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Markets Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2010 |
| Brad And Dills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Hertford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Cinnabar Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2024 |
| C Edwards Fresh Fruit And Vegetables Mobile caterer | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Dinnio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Brew Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
Questions about Ember Hertford
What is Ember Hertford's food hygiene rating?
Ember Hertford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Ember Hertford 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ember Hertford last inspected?
Ember Hertford was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Ember Hertford?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ember Hertford 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 Ember Hertford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Ember Hertford 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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