Hertford Town Council food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Hertford Town Council holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 February 2012, more than 14 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: Ground And First Floors, Hertford Castle, The Wash, SG14 1HR
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Hertford Town Council 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% | ← Hertford Town Council | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hertford Town Council 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 Hertford Town Council, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hertfordshire Country Markets Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2009 |
| Elle's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| 19/29 Cocktail Shop Manufacturers/packers | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2020 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Hertford School/college/university | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about Hertford Town Council
What is Hertford Town Council's food hygiene rating?
Hertford Town Council has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 28 February 2012.
Is Hertford Town Council 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hertford Town Council last inspected?
Hertford Town Council was last inspected on 28 February 2012, more than 14 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 Hertford Town Council?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hertford Town Council 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 Hertford Town Council holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Hertford Town Council 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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