Watford Palace Theatre Cafe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Watford
Watford Palace Theatre Cafe 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 11 October 2018, more than 7 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 Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1JZ
How it compares in Watford
That puts Watford Palace Theatre Cafe 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 Palace Theatre Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Palace Theatre Cafe 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 Palace Theatre Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
| Asia Village Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
Questions about Watford Palace Theatre Cafe
What is Watford Palace Theatre Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Watford Palace Theatre Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 11 October 2018.
Is Watford Palace Theatre Cafe 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 Watford Palace Theatre Cafe last inspected?
Watford Palace Theatre Cafe was last inspected on 11 October 2018, more than 7 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 Palace Theatre Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watford Palace Theatre Cafe compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Watford Palace Theatre Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Watford Palace Theatre Cafe 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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