Watford Food & Wine food hygiene rating
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Watford Food & Wine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2015, more than 10 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: 150 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB
How it compares in Watford
That puts Watford Food & Wine 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% | ← Watford Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Watford Food & Wine 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 Watford Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Madrasi Mobile caterer | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Amberside Care Home Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Aramark @ Watford Grammar School For Boys School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Laurence Haines School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bombay Classic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Watford Food & Wine
What is Watford Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Watford Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 15 December 2015.
Is Watford Food & Wine 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watford Food & Wine last inspected?
Watford Food & Wine was last inspected on 15 December 2015, more than 10 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 Watford Food & Wine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watford Food & Wine compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Watford Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Watford Food & Wine 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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