Hatcher Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Hatcher Bistro holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 5 February 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 163 High Street, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5BB
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Hatcher Bistro sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← Hatcher Bistro | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hatcher Bistro 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 Hatcher Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Canopy Potters Bar School/college/university | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Oakmere House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Di Napoli One Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Millys Patisserie Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about Hatcher Bistro
What is Hatcher Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Hatcher Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Hatcher Bistro 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hatcher Bistro last inspected?
Hatcher Bistro was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hatcher Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hatcher Bistro compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Hatcher Bistro holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Hatcher Bistro 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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