Y Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Hertfordshire
Y Mart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: 11 Churchgate, Hitchin, SG5 1DN
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Y Mart among the 791 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 791 | 78% | ← Y Mart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 Y Mart 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 Y Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Voisey Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Halsey's Deli & Eatery Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Allinghams Butchers Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Fabios Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Bosphorus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Four Leaf Clover Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Esquires Hitchin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
Questions about Y Mart
What is Y Mart's food hygiene rating?
Y Mart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Y Mart 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Y Mart last inspected?
Y Mart was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Y Mart?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Mart compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Y Mart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Y Mart 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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