Harpenden Bethesda Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Harpenden Bethesda Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2025, 15 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: 201 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3DD
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Harpenden Bethesda Home 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% | ← Harpenden Bethesda Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Harpenden Bethesda Home 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 Harpenden Bethesda Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Roundwood Park School Canteen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Harpenden Luton Road Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Hertfordshire Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Spire Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Connect Catering Ltd catering @ St Hilda's School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Harpenden Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| St George's School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Harpenden Bethesda Home
What is Harpenden Bethesda Home's food hygiene rating?
Harpenden Bethesda Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Harpenden Bethesda Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harpenden Bethesda Home last inspected?
Harpenden Bethesda Home was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 Harpenden Bethesda Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Harpenden Bethesda Home 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 Harpenden Bethesda Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Harpenden Bethesda Home 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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