The Falcon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
The Falcon 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 7 June 2025, 13 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: 72 Park Street, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2PW
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts The Falcon 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 Falcon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Falcon 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 The Falcon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities 1st / Hertfordshire Social Supermarket Mobile caterer | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Adam Nathan Catering Other catering premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Amy's Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| BP (Mount) Connect M&S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Club Kidz Limited @ Greenwood Park Community Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Burston Garden Centre & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chiswell Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Co-op Food Watford Road Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about The Falcon
What is The Falcon's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 7 June 2025.
Is The Falcon 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 Falcon last inspected?
The Falcon was last inspected on 7 June 2025, 13 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 The Falcon?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Falcon 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 Falcon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Falcon 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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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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