Ware To Eat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Ware To Eat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 June 2024, more than 2 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: 20 Baldock Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9DZ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Ware To Eat among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Ware To Eat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Ware To Eat 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 Ware To Eat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Aspire Support Learn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Cafe Bee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Black Cat Caffe Mobile caterer | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2012 |
| Casa Lua Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| French And Day Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Ware To Eat
What is Ware To Eat's food hygiene rating?
Ware To Eat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 8 June 2024.
Is Ware To Eat 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ware To Eat last inspected?
Ware To Eat was last inspected on 8 June 2024, more than 2 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 Ware To Eat?
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 Ware To Eat compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ware To Eat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Ware To Eat 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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