Simms to go food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Simms to go 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: Unit 9 Block 2 Lower Gower Road, Royston, SG8 5EA
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Simms to go 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% | ← Simms to go | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Simms to go, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cravin Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Royston Station News Retailers - other | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2015 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Royston BMX Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2015 |
| Coombes Community Pre School Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Fun Little Foodies Cambridge School/college/university | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Royston Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Simms to go
What is Simms to go's food hygiene rating?
Simms to go has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Simms to go 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 Simms to go last inspected?
Simms to go was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Simms to go 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 Simms to go is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Simms to go 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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Simms to go is one of 108 rated food businesses in Royston. See every hygiene rating in Royston →
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