St Andrew And St Marys Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hertfordshire
St Andrew And St Marys Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2008, more than 17 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: Church Lane, Watton At Stone, Hertford, SG14 3RD
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts St Andrew And St Marys Church 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% | ← St Andrew And St Marys Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St Andrew And St Marys Church 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 St Andrew And St Marys Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watton At Stone Primary School School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Crumbs Bakery & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Fortune's House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 March 2026 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 382 yards away | Exempt | |
| George And Dragon Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 405 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2024 |
| The Coffee Beane Retailers - other | 426 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about St Andrew And St Marys Church
What is St Andrew And St Marys Church's food hygiene rating?
St Andrew And St Marys Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 22 September 2008.
Is St Andrew And St Marys Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Andrew And St Marys Church last inspected?
St Andrew And St Marys Church was last inspected on 22 September 2008, more than 17 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 St Andrew And St Marys Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Andrew And St Marys Church 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 St Andrew And St Marys Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects St Andrew And St Marys Church 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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