Wise Foods GH Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Watford
Wise Foods GH Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 July 2025, 11 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: 272 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PE
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Wise Foods GH Ltd sits behind roughly 805 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ← Wise Foods GH Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wise Foods GH Ltd 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 Wise Foods GH Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afccos Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Wise Foods GH Ltd
What is Wise Foods GH Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Wise Foods GH Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Watford Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Wise Foods GH Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Wise Foods GH Ltd last inspected?
Wise Foods GH Ltd was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wise Foods GH Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wise Foods GH Ltd compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Wise Foods GH Ltd holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Wise Foods GH Ltd 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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