Watford Social Centre For The Blind food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Watford
Watford Social Centre For The Blind holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 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: The Blind Centre, Hall, 17 Cross Street, WD17 2QD
How it compares in Watford
That puts Watford Social Centre For The Blind 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 Social Centre For The Blind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Watford Social Centre For The Blind 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 Social Centre For The Blind, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asah Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bulgarian Rose Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Asia Village Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Watford Social Centre For The Blind
What is Watford Social Centre For The Blind's food hygiene rating?
Watford Social Centre For The Blind has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 3 January 2020.
Is Watford Social Centre For The Blind 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watford Social Centre For The Blind last inspected?
Watford Social Centre For The Blind was last inspected on 3 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 Watford Social Centre For The Blind?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watford Social Centre For The Blind compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Watford Social Centre For The Blind is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Watford Social Centre For The Blind 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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