West Herts Sports Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Watford
West Herts Sports Club 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 8 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: W H Sports Club Limited, 8 Park Avenue, Watford, WD18 7HP
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so West Herts Sports Club sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← West Herts Sports Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 West Herts Sports Club 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 West Herts Sports Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberside Care Home Caring Premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| 2 Madrasi Mobile caterer | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bombay Classic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bubble Croffle Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
Questions about West Herts Sports Club
What is West Herts Sports Club's food hygiene rating?
West Herts Sports Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 8 March 2018.
Is West Herts Sports Club 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 West Herts Sports Club last inspected?
West Herts Sports Club was last inspected on 8 March 2018, more than 8 years 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 West Herts Sports Club?
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 West Herts Sports Club compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while West Herts Sports Club holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects West Herts Sports Club 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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