Five Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Five Horseshoes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 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: 1 Church Road, Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, SG13 8LY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Five Horseshoes 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% | ← Five Horseshoes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Five Horseshoes 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 Five Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childminding Services Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2016 |
| Emmie Murphys Village Store Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2024 |
| The Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Essendon Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Five Horseshoes
What is Five Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
Five Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Five Horseshoes 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Five Horseshoes last inspected?
Five Horseshoes was last inspected on 2 May 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 Five Horseshoes?
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 Five Horseshoes 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 Five Horseshoes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Five Horseshoes 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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