The Hopfields food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
The Hopfields 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 14 August 2025, 10 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: Homestead Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0QW
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Hopfields 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 Hopfields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hopfields 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 Hopfields, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Avenue Breakfast Club School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2018 |
| Coffee Zone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2022 |
| Birchwood Nursery School School/college/university | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Birchwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bon Appetit Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Green Lanes Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Georges Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about The Hopfields
What is The Hopfields's food hygiene rating?
The Hopfields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 14 August 2025.
Is The Hopfields 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 Hopfields last inspected?
The Hopfields was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Hopfields?
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 Hopfields 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 Hopfields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Hopfields 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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