Foodfare food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Albans City
Foodfare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: 337 Watford Road, Chiswell Green, St Albans, AL2 3DA
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Foodfare 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% | ← Foodfare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Foodfare 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 Foodfare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Watford Road Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Chiswell Residential Home Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Club Kidz Limited @ Greenwood Park Community Caring Premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Burston Garden Centre & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| BP (Mount) Connect M&S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Allington Court Care Home - BUPA Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aston Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Foodfare
What is Foodfare's food hygiene rating?
Foodfare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 10 April 2025.
Is Foodfare 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foodfare last inspected?
Foodfare was last inspected on 10 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 Foodfare?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foodfare 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 Foodfare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Foodfare 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
Foodfare is one of 18 rated food businesses in Chiswell Green. See every hygiene rating in Chiswell Green →
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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