Baldock Rotary Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Baldock Rotary Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 2 April 2026, 3 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: Baldock Community Centre Simpson Drive, Baldock, SG7 6DH
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Baldock Rotary Club 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% | ← Baldock Rotary Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Baldock Rotary Club 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 Baldock Rotary Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Plus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Chez Burton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Café Luna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Baldock Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Costcutter Supermarket Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Amaz-Ballz Ball pit and Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Baldock Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Baldock Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2015 |
Questions about Baldock Rotary Club
What is Baldock Rotary Club's food hygiene rating?
Baldock Rotary Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Baldock Rotary Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baldock Rotary Club last inspected?
Baldock Rotary Club was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Baldock Rotary Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baldock Rotary Club 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 Baldock Rotary Club holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Baldock Rotary Club 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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