Ambleside food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Ambleside holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2009, more than 17 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: Wengeo Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0EQ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Ambleside 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% | ← Ambleside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Ambleside 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 Ambleside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| ASDA Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Gather And Gather UK Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2012 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Aspire Support Learn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2020 |
| Cafe Bee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Kingshill Infant School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Ambleside
What is Ambleside's food hygiene rating?
Ambleside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 15 January 2009.
Is Ambleside 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ambleside last inspected?
Ambleside was last inspected on 15 January 2009, more than 17 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 Ambleside?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Ambleside 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 Ambleside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Ambleside 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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Understanding this rating
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Ambleside is one of 216 rated food businesses in Ware. See every hygiene rating in Ware →
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