J'S Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
J'S Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 May 2025, 13 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: 142A Cambridge Road, Hitchin, SG4 0JN
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so J'S Grill sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← J'S Grill | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 J'S Grill 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 J'S Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Days of Ashwell Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Buddies Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Alternative Catering Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Flour21 Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about J'S Grill
What is J'S Grill's food hygiene rating?
J'S Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 19 May 2025.
Is J'S Grill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was J'S Grill last inspected?
J'S Grill was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J'S Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 J'S Grill compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while J'S Grill holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects J'S Grill 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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