Mr Blue food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxbourne
Mr Blue holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop 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: 88 High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8HD
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts Mr Blue among the 607 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 | 607 | 91% | ← Mr Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 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 Mr Blue 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 Mr Blue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Artysansz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| ADC Hoddesdon Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Cornerstone Afrocaribbean Foods Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Captains Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Mr Blue
What is Mr Blue's food hygiene rating?
Mr Blue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Mr Blue 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Blue last inspected?
Mr Blue was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months 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 Mr Blue?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Blue compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Mr Blue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Mr Blue 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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