The Cowper Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
The Cowper 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 2 September 2024, 22 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: 31 Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0EA
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Cowper 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% | ← The Cowper 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 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 Cowper 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 The Cowper Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Harwood Hill JMI and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Lokkelebery Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| Homerswood Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Knightsfield Preschoolers School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd@Waterside Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Hakalok Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Digswell Park Sports Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cowper Arms
What is The Cowper Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cowper Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 2 September 2024.
Is The Cowper 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 The Cowper Arms last inspected?
The Cowper Arms was last inspected on 2 September 2024, 22 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 Cowper Arms?
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 Cowper 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 The Cowper Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Cowper 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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