The National Trust food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
The National Trust 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 26 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shaws Corner, Bibbs Hall Lane, Ayot St Lawrence, AL6 9BX
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The National Trust 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 National Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 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 Very 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 National Trust 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 National Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brocket Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
| Cornelia's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Little Blossom Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Marchio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Redbourn Leisure Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Lunch Club Leavesden Green Community Hub Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The National Trust
What is The National Trust's food hygiene rating?
The National Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 26 May 2023.
Is The National Trust 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 National Trust last inspected?
The National Trust was last inspected on 26 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 National Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 National Trust 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 National Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The National Trust 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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