Community Lunch food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Community Lunch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Community Lunch was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 Swan Street, Ashwell, SG7 5NY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Community Lunch among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Community Lunch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 Community Lunch 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 Community Lunch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumps Butchers Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| Days Of Ashwell Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Rhubarb & Mustard Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2013 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Bushel Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ashwell Village Stores Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Ashwell Primary School School/college/university | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Community Lunch
What is Community Lunch's food hygiene rating?
Community Lunch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Community Lunch 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Community Lunch last inspected?
Community Lunch was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month 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 Community Lunch?
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 Community Lunch compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Community Lunch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Community Lunch 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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