Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 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: Jim McDonald Centre, 3 Mcdonald Court, Hatfield, AL10 8HR
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 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 Hatfield Borough Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 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 Hatfield Borough Council, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bobs Family Butchers Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| De Havilland Primary School School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Little Lions Pre-School & Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| College Lane Premier Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cafe Rore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
What is Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council's food hygiene rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council last inspected?
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Hatfield Borough Council?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 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 Hatfield Borough Council is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 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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