The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
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: 7 Birdie Way, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7SX
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub 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 The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurofoods (Pinehurst Supermarket) Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Action For Children Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| EM'S Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Express Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Foxholes Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| 4 Aces Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2010 |
| Gather And Gather UK Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited @ Hertford Regional College School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub
What is The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub's food hygiene rating?
The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub last inspected?
The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub 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 The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Hertford Pantry Pinehurst Hub 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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