Between Buns Bar and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Between Buns Bar and Restaurant 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 31 October 2025, 8 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: 11 Kneesworth Street, Royston, SG8 5AA
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Between Buns Bar and Restaurant 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% | ← Between Buns Bar and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Between Buns Bar and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Fish'n Chick'n Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| King James Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| The Royston Conservative Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Nest Royston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Kelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| The Jolly Postie Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Between Buns Bar and Restaurant
What is Between Buns Bar and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Between Buns Bar and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Between Buns Bar and Restaurant 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 Between Buns Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
Between Buns Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Between Buns Bar and Restaurant 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 Between Buns Bar and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Between Buns Bar and Restaurant 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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