Cafe Moka food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage
Cafe Moka holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Cafe Moka was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stevenage Indoor Market, Stall 5 - Cafe Moka, Boston House, SG1 1AY
How it compares in Stevenage
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 527 rated places in Stevenage score this low, about one in 88. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Cafe Moka | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Cafe Moka the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cafe Moka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cece Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Event Catering Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2021 |
| Candy Zone Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Moka
What is Cafe Moka's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Moka has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stevenage Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Cafe Moka safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cafe Moka last inspected?
Cafe Moka was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Moka?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Moka compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Moka holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Cafe 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Stevenage, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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