Rock Bites food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Rock Bites holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 14 January 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: Kimpton Hall Farm Ballslough Hill, Kimpton, SG4 8EJ
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Rock Bites sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Rock Bites | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rock Bites 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 Rock Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Boot Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| Kimpton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2005 |
| The Homestead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Budgens of Kimpton Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Kimpton Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 April 2025 |
| Mid-Herts Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2022 |
Questions about Rock Bites
What is Rock Bites's food hygiene rating?
Rock Bites has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Rock Bites 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rock Bites last inspected?
Rock Bites was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rock Bites?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rock Bites compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Rock Bites holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Rock Bites 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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