Country Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Country Cafe 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
The rating dates from 15 May 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.
Address: 36A High Street, Watton At Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Country Cafe among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Country Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 222 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 Country Cafe 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 Country Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George And Dragon Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Watton At Stone Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2024 |
| Crumbs Bakery & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Fortune's House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 March 2026 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Andrew And St Marys Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2008 |
Questions about Country Cafe
What is Country Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Country Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Country Cafe 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 Country Cafe last inspected?
Country Cafe was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Country Cafe?
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 Country Cafe compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Country Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Country Cafe 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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