Cafe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Cafe Nero 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 10 April 2017, more than 9 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: 100A - 102 High Street, Watford, WD17 2BW
How it compares in Watford
That puts Cafe Nero among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Cafe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 Cafe Nero 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 Cafe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Batch'd Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| BBs Coffee & Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
Questions about Cafe Nero
What is Cafe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 10 April 2017.
Is Cafe Nero 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 Cafe Nero last inspected?
Cafe Nero was last inspected on 10 April 2017, more than 9 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 Cafe Nero?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Nero compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Cafe Nero 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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