The Brocket Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
The Brocket 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: Hill Farm Lane, Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire, AL6 9BT
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Brocket 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 Brocket 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 Brocket 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 Brocket Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| 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 Brocket Arms
What is The Brocket Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Brocket Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 6 October 2025.
Is The Brocket 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 Brocket Arms last inspected?
The Brocket Arms was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Brocket 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 Brocket 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 Brocket Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Brocket 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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