Scarlett's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · St Albans City
Scarlett's Kitchen 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: Scarlett's Kitchen was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 106A Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5AH
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Scarlett's Kitchen among the 820 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 820 | 77% | ← Scarlett's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 153 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 98 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 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 Scarlett's Kitchen 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 Scarlett's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Gibraltar Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Co-op Food Batford Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Amble Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Skylarks Day Care Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Batford Day Care Limited Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| HCL Catering @ Katherine Warington School School/college/university | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Sir John Lawes School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Scarlett's Kitchen
What is Scarlett's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Scarlett's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Scarlett's Kitchen 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 Scarlett's Kitchen last inspected?
Scarlett's Kitchen was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Scarlett's Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scarlett's Kitchen compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,059 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Scarlett's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Scarlett's Kitchen 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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