Natural Health food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Natural Health 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 16 July 2010, more than 15 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: 4 Old Cross, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1RB
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Natural Health 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% | ← Natural Health | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Natural Health 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 Natural Health, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hertfordshire Country Markets Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2009 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Hertford Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Hertford Coffee Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Brew Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| C Edwards Fresh Fruit And Vegetables Mobile caterer | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
Questions about Natural Health
What is Natural Health's food hygiene rating?
Natural Health has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 16 July 2010.
Is Natural Health 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 Natural Health last inspected?
Natural Health was last inspected on 16 July 2010, more than 15 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 Natural Health?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Natural Health 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 Natural Health holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Natural Health 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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