Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Costcutter holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: 2 Orbital Crescent, Watford, WD25 0HA
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter sits behind roughly 805 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ The Orchard Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Beechfield Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sheepcot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Watford Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Costcutter safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months 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 Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Costcutter 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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