Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn 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 15 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 66-68 Great North Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0TA
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn 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% | ← Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn 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 Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Mardley Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Oaklands Primary School School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Mardley Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Heath Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Meadow View Childcare Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Candour Care Services - Broadview Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Candour Care Services - Hillcrest Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
Questions about Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn
What is Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn's food hygiene rating?
Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 15 October 2022.
Is Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn 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 Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn last inspected?
Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn was last inspected on 15 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn 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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