Langley Bites Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Watford
Langley Bites Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Langley Bites, Gade House, 38 - 42 the Parade High Street, WD17 1AZ
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Langley Bites Limited sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Langley Bites Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Langley Bites Limited 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 Langley Bites Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bombay Classic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bubble Croffle Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Asia Village Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Langley Bites Limited
What is Langley Bites Limited's food hygiene rating?
Langley Bites Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Langley Bites Limited 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Langley Bites Limited last inspected?
Langley Bites Limited was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Langley Bites Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Langley Bites Limited compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Langley Bites Limited holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Langley Bites Limited 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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