Crown And Falcon Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Crown And Falcon Inn 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 26 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 33 High Street, Puckeridge, Ware, SG11 1RN
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Crown And Falcon Inn 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% | ← Crown And Falcon Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crown And Falcon Inn 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 Crown And Falcon Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge House Pharmacy Retailers - other | 96 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lek Deng Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| The Pantry Of Puckeridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Roger De Clare First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Ralph Sadlier School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Standon And Puckeridge Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Crown And Falcon Inn
What is Crown And Falcon Inn's food hygiene rating?
Crown And Falcon Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Crown And Falcon Inn 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 Crown And Falcon Inn last inspected?
Crown And Falcon Inn was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 months 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 Crown And Falcon Inn?
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 Crown And Falcon Inn 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 Crown And Falcon Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Crown And Falcon Inn 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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