Brew and Bites food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broxbourne
Brew and Bites 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
This is a fresh result: Brew and Bites was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Broxbourne score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Broxbourne ratings →
Address: 42 Ware Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9DU
How this rating has changed
Brew and Bites was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts Brew and Bites among the 613 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 613 | 91% | ← Brew and Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 195 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 Brew and Bites 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 Brew and Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoddesdon Food & Wine Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Hoddesdon Methodist Church Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Cleous Bites Kitchen Other catering premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Georges Takeaway/sandwich shop | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Hoddesdon and District OPW Committee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| All in One Pizza (Unit 3) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Hoddesdon Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Brew and Bites
What is Brew and Bites's food hygiene rating?
Brew and Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Brew and Bites 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 Brew and Bites last inspected?
Brew and Bites was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brew and Bites?
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 Brew and Bites compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 673 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Brew and Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Brew and Bites 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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Brew and Bites is one of 198 rated food businesses in Hoddesdon. See every hygiene rating in Hoddesdon →
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