St Pauls Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · St Albans City
St Pauls Church 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 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Blandford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4JP
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts St Pauls Church among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← St Pauls Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 St Pauls Church 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 St Pauls Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheers Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Culinera @ Verulam School School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Brock House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Beau Sejour Care Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Ayos Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Coddess Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about St Pauls Church
What is St Pauls Church's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 13 November 2024.
Is St Pauls Church 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 St Pauls Church last inspected?
St Pauls Church was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Pauls Church?
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 St Pauls Church compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and St Pauls Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects St Pauls Church 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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