Bombay Classic food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Bombay Classic 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 29 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: Gade House, 46 The Parade High Street, Watford, WD17 1AY
How it compares in Watford
That puts Bombay Classic among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Bombay Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bombay Classic 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 Bombay Classic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bubble Croffle Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Asia Village Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Bombay Classic
What is Bombay Classic's food hygiene rating?
Bombay Classic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Bombay Classic 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 Bombay Classic last inspected?
Bombay Classic was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Bombay Classic?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bombay Classic compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Bombay Classic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Bombay Classic 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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