Diamonds And Strings food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Watford
Diamonds And Strings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2020, more than 6 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: 9 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PA
How it compares in Watford
That puts Diamonds And Strings 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% | ← Diamonds And Strings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Diamonds And Strings 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 Diamonds And Strings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
Questions about Diamonds And Strings
What is Diamonds And Strings's food hygiene rating?
Diamonds And Strings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 23 January 2020.
Is Diamonds And Strings 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Diamonds And Strings last inspected?
Diamonds And Strings was last inspected on 23 January 2020, more than 6 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 Diamonds And Strings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Diamonds And Strings compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Diamonds And Strings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Diamonds And Strings 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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