Buntingford And District Social food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Buntingford And District Social holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 July 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.
97% of rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: 6 Church Street, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AS
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How this rating has changed
Buntingford And District Social was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
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How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Buntingford And District Social sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 13% | ← Buntingford And District Social | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 244 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Buntingford And District Social 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 Buntingford And District Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntingford And District Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
| Touch Of Glamour Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Peppermill Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Cheese Plate Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Days Of Ashwell Bakers Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Take Away House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 November 2025 |
| Buntingford Fryery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2024 |
| The Viceroy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Buntingford And District Social
What is Buntingford And District Social's food hygiene rating?
Buntingford And District Social has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Buntingford And District Social safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buntingford And District Social last inspected?
Buntingford And District Social was last inspected on 2 July 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 Buntingford And District Social?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buntingford And District Social compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Buntingford And District Social holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Buntingford And District Social 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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