Royal British Legion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Royal British Legion 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 9 September 2003, more than 22 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: Gladstone Hall, Gladstone Road, Ware, SG12 0AG
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal British Legion 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% | ← Royal British Legion | |
| 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 Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| ASDA Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2012 |
| Black Cat Caffe Mobile caterer | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Aspire Support Learn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Cafe Bee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Barbara's B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2007 |
Questions about Royal British Legion
What is Royal British Legion's food hygiene rating?
Royal British Legion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 9 September 2003.
Is Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion last inspected?
Royal British Legion was last inspected on 9 September 2003, more than 22 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 Royal British Legion?
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 Royal British Legion 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 Royal British Legion holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Royal British Legion 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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Royal British Legion is one of 216 rated food businesses in Ware. See every hygiene rating in Ware →
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