No 14 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
No 14 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 9 December 2025, 7 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: 14 North Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2LQ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts No 14 among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← No 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 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 No 14 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 No 14, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Butchers Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Caffe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Franco Manca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Cafe Mocha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| Host Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
Questions about No 14
What is No 14's food hygiene rating?
No 14 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 9 December 2025.
Is No 14 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 No 14 last inspected?
No 14 was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at No 14?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does No 14 compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and No 14 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects No 14 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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