Szi Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Szi Food & Wine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 April 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: 155 London Road, Hertford Heath, Hertford, SG13 7PN
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Szi Food & Wine 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% | ← Szi Food & Wine | |
| 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 Szi Food & Wine 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 Szi Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracudas Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2009 |
| Copleys Food Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Busy Lizzies At Simon Balle School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Action For Children Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Animal Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| 100 Acre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Abel Smith Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Szi Food & Wine
What is Szi Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Szi Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 27 April 2024.
Is Szi Food & Wine 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Szi Food & Wine last inspected?
Szi Food & Wine was last inspected on 27 April 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 Szi Food & Wine?
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 Szi Food & Wine 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 Szi Food & Wine holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Szi Food & Wine 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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