Potters Bar Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hertsmere
Potters Bar Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Hertsmere score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Hertsmere ratings →
Address: 147 High Street, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5BB
How this rating has changed
Potters Bar Market was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | 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 Hertsmere
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 746 rated places in Hertsmere score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Potters Bar Market | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Potters Bar Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Potters Bar Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Canopy Potters Bar School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Di Napoli One Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Alpha Bears Day Care Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Millys Patisserie Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Potters Bar Market
What is Potters Bar Market's food hygiene rating?
Potters Bar Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hertsmere Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Potters Bar Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Potters Bar Market last inspected?
Potters Bar Market was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 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 Potters Bar Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potters Bar Market compare to other places in Hertsmere?
80% of the 746 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Potters Bar Market holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Potters Bar Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hertsmere, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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