Builders Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
Builders Arms 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 16 February 2024, more than 2 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: 47 Heath Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1LR
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Builders Arms 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% | ← Builders Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Builders Arms 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 Builders Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochinver House School And Little Lochies Nursery School/college/university | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Gracewood Academy School/college/university | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Little Heath Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Mandeville Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Boltons Park Farm Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Grumpy Granny Bake And Brew Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Mollica Bakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Nacharee Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Builders Arms
What is Builders Arms's food hygiene rating?
Builders Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 16 February 2024.
Is Builders Arms 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 Builders Arms last inspected?
Builders Arms was last inspected on 16 February 2024, more than 2 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 Builders Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Builders Arms compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and Builders Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Builders Arms 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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