Moka food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Albans City
Moka 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 3 January 2026, 6 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: 27A Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1HD
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Moka among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← Moka | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 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 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 Moka 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 Moka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Albany Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Boha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2023 |
| Chartwells catering @ St Columba's College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Al Farid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee & Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Baruccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Moka
What is Moka's food hygiene rating?
Moka has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 3 January 2026.
Is Moka 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 Moka last inspected?
Moka was last inspected on 3 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Moka?
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 Moka compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Moka is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Moka 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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