Welwyn North Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn North Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: 22 Harmer Green Lane, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Welwyn North Stores 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% | ← Welwyn North Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Welwyn North Stores 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 Welwyn North Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Harwood Hill JMI and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Knightsfield Preschoolers School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd@Waterside Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Kebab & Fishermans Net Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Hakalok Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Lokkelebery Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
Questions about Welwyn North Stores
What is Welwyn North Stores's food hygiene rating?
Welwyn North Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 19 September 2025.
Is Welwyn North Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Welwyn North Stores last inspected?
Welwyn North Stores was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 Welwyn North Stores?
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 Welwyn North Stores compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Welwyn North Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Welwyn North Stores 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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