Codland Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Watford
Codland Fish And Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 117 Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 4HZ
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Codland Fish And Chips sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Codland Fish And Chips | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Codland Fish And Chips 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 Codland Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ The Orchard Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beechfield Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Armark Ltd @ Warner Bros. Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| BaxterStorey @ ASOS Leavesden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Anouska's Day Nursery @ The Grove Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Codland Fish And Chips
What is Codland Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Codland Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Codland Fish And Chips safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Codland Fish And Chips last inspected?
Codland Fish And Chips was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months 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 Codland Fish And Chips?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Codland Fish And Chips compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Codland Fish And Chips holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Codland Fish And Chips 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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