RNP News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
RNP News 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 November 2024, 19 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: 35 Dellsome Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7DY
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts RNP News 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% | ← RNP News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 RNP News 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 RNP News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CH&CO Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| De Havilland Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| J R Hammersley And Son Fishmongers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bobs Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| BaxterStory Royal Vet College Hawkshead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Dutch Nursery Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about RNP News
What is RNP News's food hygiene rating?
RNP News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 15 November 2024.
Is RNP News 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 RNP News last inspected?
RNP News was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 RNP News?
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 RNP News compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and RNP News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects RNP News 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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