Star Of India food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Star Of India holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: 51 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9JH
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Star Of India 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% | ← Star Of India | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Star Of India 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 Star Of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| 4T Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Caring Premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| All Sorts Dementia Group CIC Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Fawbert And Barnard Infants School School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| @phuket Thai Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Full Of Beans Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about Star Of India
What is Star Of India's food hygiene rating?
Star Of India has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Star Of India 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Star Of India last inspected?
Star Of India was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Star Of India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star Of India 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 Star Of India holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Star Of India 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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