The Pick & Shovel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hertsmere
The Pick & Shovel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 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: 148 - 150 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1EQ
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts The Pick & Shovel among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← The Pick & Shovel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Very 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 The Pick & Shovel 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 Pick & Shovel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben And Ollie's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Daisy Express Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Barracuda Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Creams Dessert Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cake Box Borehamwood Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Baxter Storey UK Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about The Pick & Shovel
What is The Pick & Shovel's food hygiene rating?
The Pick & Shovel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Pick & Shovel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pick & Shovel last inspected?
The Pick & Shovel was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pick & Shovel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pick & Shovel compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and The Pick & Shovel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects The Pick & Shovel 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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