The Western food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Three Rivers
The Western holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: 205 High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1BB
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts The Western among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← The Western | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Western 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 The Western, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Newsagent Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Boba T Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| D A Long Newsagent Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Cafe@Lock81 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Accent Catering @ St Joan Of Arc CS School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about The Western
What is The Western's food hygiene rating?
The Western has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 8 May 2025.
Is The Western 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Western last inspected?
The Western was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Western?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Western compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and The Western is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Western 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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The Western is one of 252 rated food businesses in Rickmansworth. See every hygiene rating in Rickmansworth →
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