AnX Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
AnX Bar 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 20 August 2025, 10 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: 47 Walsworth Road, Hitchin, SG4 9SU
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts AnX Bar 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% | ← AnX Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 AnX Bar 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 AnX Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
Questions about AnX Bar
What is AnX Bar's food hygiene rating?
AnX Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 20 August 2025.
Is AnX Bar 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 AnX Bar last inspected?
AnX Bar was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 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 AnX Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 AnX Bar 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 AnX Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects AnX Bar 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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