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Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue food hygiene rating

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford

Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue 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 21 June 2022, more than 4 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: Watford Fire Station, 223 - 229 Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 2AG

How it compares in Watford

That puts Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue 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.

Every rated food business in Watford
5 out of 5 687 80% ← Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue
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

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 Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue 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 Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other 118 yards away 5 - Very good 21 February 2017
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 290 yards away 5 - Very good 12 February 2020
Aysu Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 372 yards away 5 - Very good 25 March 2026
Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 384 yards away 5 - Very good 27 October 2023
144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 392 yards away 5 - Very good 12 April 2022
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other 395 yards away 5 - Very good 8 March 2018
Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises 399 yards away 5 - Very good 6 October 2023
Batch'd Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 4 April 2023

Questions about Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue

What is Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue's food hygiene rating?

Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 21 June 2022.

Is Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue 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 Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue last inspected?

Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue was last inspected on 21 June 2022, more than 4 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 Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue compare to other places in Watford?

80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Watford Council inspects Hertfordshire Fire And Rescue 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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