Shamrock Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
Shamrock Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 October 2010, more than 15 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AD
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Shamrock Club sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ← Shamrock Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Shamrock 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 Shamrock Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attimore Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Food Rescue Hub CIC Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Attimore Barn Pre-School Other catering premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Happy Tokyo Farmers/growers | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Culinera School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Dynasty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Shamrock Club
What is Shamrock Club's food hygiene rating?
Shamrock Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 6 October 2010.
Is Shamrock Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shamrock Club last inspected?
Shamrock Club was last inspected on 6 October 2010, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shamrock 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shamrock Club compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Shamrock Club holds a 4. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Shamrock 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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