Ash Valley Golf Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Ash Valley Golf Club 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 18 January 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.
97% of rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: Ash Valley Golf Course, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6HD
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Ash Valley Golf Club sits behind roughly 973 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 13% | ← Ash Valley Golf Club | |
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 244 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 Ash Valley Golf Club 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 Ash Valley Golf Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews C Of E Jmi School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Forge Museum Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Much Hadham Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Little Hadham Jmi School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Wheatcroft B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 October 2007 |
| Kitchen/Clubhouse Great Hadham Golf Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Ash Valley Golf Club
What is Ash Valley Golf Club's food hygiene rating?
Ash Valley Golf Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Ash Valley Golf Club 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 Ash Valley Golf Club last inspected?
Ash Valley Golf Club was last inspected on 18 January 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 Ash Valley Golf Club?
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 Ash Valley Golf Club compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ash Valley Golf Club holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Ash Valley Golf Club 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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