Age Concern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Age Concern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 April 2008, more than 18 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Apton Road Day Centre, 22A Apton Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 3SN
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Age Concern sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← Age Concern | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Age Concern 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doodle Do Day Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| F.Cooke Pie And Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Host Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Browski Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Eat 17 Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
Questions about Age Concern
What is Age Concern's food hygiene rating?
Age Concern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 28 April 2008.
Is Age Concern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age Concern last inspected?
Age Concern was last inspected on 28 April 2008, more than 18 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Age Concern?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Age Concern compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Age Concern holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Age Concern 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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