The Lemon Plaice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
The Lemon Plaice 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: 21 Church Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9LN
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Lemon Plaice 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 Lemon Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Lemon Plaice 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 Lemon Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew & Cru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Lokkelebery Vineyard Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| Candour Care Services - Broadview Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Candour Care Services - Hillcrest Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Candour Care Services - Homeside Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Meadow View Childcare Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Digswell Park Sports Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about The Lemon Plaice
What is The Lemon Plaice's food hygiene rating?
The Lemon Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 24 April 2026.
Is The Lemon Plaice 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 The Lemon Plaice last inspected?
The Lemon Plaice was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Lemon Plaice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Lemon Plaice 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 Lemon Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Lemon Plaice 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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