Starbucks food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Starbucks 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: Starbucks was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Watford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Watford ratings →
Address: Intu Watford, 12 - 12A The Harlequin, Watford, WD17 2TB
How this rating has changed
Starbucks was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 5 5 | 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 Watford
That puts Starbucks among the 703 places in Watford holding top marks, 81% 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 | 703 | 81% | ← Starbucks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 157 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 Very 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 Starbucks 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 Starbucks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| BBs Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Aysu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
Questions about Starbucks
What is Starbucks's food hygiene rating?
Starbucks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Starbucks 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 Starbucks last inspected?
Starbucks was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Starbucks?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Starbucks compare to other places in Watford?
81% of the 868 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Starbucks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Starbucks 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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Understanding this rating
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