The Harpenden Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
The Harpenden Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Harpenden Arms was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 188 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TR
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Harpenden Arms 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% | ← The Harpenden Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Harpenden Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Bakers Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| PizzaExpress/Mac & Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Sear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Losh Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| R & M Family Butchers Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Graffiti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
Questions about The Harpenden Arms
What is The Harpenden Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Harpenden Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Harpenden Arms 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 The Harpenden Arms last inspected?
The Harpenden Arms was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Harpenden Arms 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 The Harpenden Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Harpenden Arms 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Harpenden Arms is one of 193 rated food businesses in Harpenden. See every hygiene rating in Harpenden →
St Albans City inspects and rates 1,163 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in St Albans City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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