The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: 2 The Arcade, Hitchin, SG5 1ED
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatter's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Cafe Air Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| Crepeaffaire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Esquires Hitchin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Fabios Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Groundworks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bombay Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hitchin Information Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin
What is The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin's food hygiene rating?
The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 6 February 2026.
Is The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin 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 Hamm / Hammered Hitchin last inspected?
The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Hamm / Hammered Hitchin 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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