Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 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: Hertford County Hospital, North Road, Hertford, SG14 1LP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar 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% | ← Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar 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 Voluntary Service Tea Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Santiago Mobile caterer | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Beane River View Residential Home Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2020 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Hertford School/college/university | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| 43Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Apple Tree B N B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2012 |
| Coffee Story Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Bean And Gone Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2024 |
Questions about Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar
What is Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar's food hygiene rating?
Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 7 May 2024.
Is Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar last inspected?
Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar was last inspected on 7 May 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 Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar?
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 Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar 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 Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Royal Voluntary Service Tea Bar 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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