British Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Broxbourne
British Food Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 39 High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0BS
How it compares in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so British Food Centre sits behind roughly 607 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 607 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ← British Food Centre | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 Generally satisfactory
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 British Food Centre 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 British Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| ChilliGo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| BP Kilsmore Way Connect Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Beanstalk Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Beaumont Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Arlesdene Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cocos Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about British Food Centre
What is British Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
British Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Broxbourne Council on 9 August 2023.
Is British Food Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was British Food Centre last inspected?
British Food Centre was last inspected on 9 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at British Food Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does British Food Centre compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, while British Food Centre holds a 4. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects British Food Centre 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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British Food Centre is one of 220 rated food businesses in Cheshunt. See every hygiene rating in Cheshunt →
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