Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 3 July 2018, more than 8 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: Garston Fire Station, 530 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RX
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade 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% | ← Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade 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 & Ambulance Brigade, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Argos At Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Astero's Kitchen Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Annas Kitchen Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade
What is Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade's food hygiene rating?
Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 3 July 2018.
Is Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade last inspected?
Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade was last inspected on 3 July 2018, more than 8 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 & Ambulance Brigade?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Hertfordshire Fire & Ambulance Brigade 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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