The Grove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
The Grove 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 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4PH
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Grove among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield 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 | 510 | 78% | ← The Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Grove 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 Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Grove Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Commonswood School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Homestead Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Fat Jacks / Downtown Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Cole Green Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Hertfordshire County Council Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Happy Tokyo Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Attimore Barn Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about The Grove
What is The Grove's food hygiene rating?
The Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 12 November 2024.
Is The Grove 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 Grove last inspected?
The Grove was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 months 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 The Grove?
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 The Grove compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Grove 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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