Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Wheatsheaf holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 29 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: 28 Northgate End, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2EU
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Wheatsheaf sits behind roughly 1,123 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ← Wheatsheaf | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 222 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 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 Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Shop Limited Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Dada Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Caffe Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Franco Manca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Bishop's Butchers Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Wheatsheaf
What is Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Wheatsheaf safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Wheatsheaf last inspected?
Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wheatsheaf?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wheatsheaf compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Wheatsheaf holds a 3. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Wheatsheaf 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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