Westmill Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Westmill Tea Room 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 15 March 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: Vine House, Westmill, Hertfordshire, SG9 9LG
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Westmill Tea Room 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% | ← Westmill Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Westmill Tea Room 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 Westmill Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmill Nursery Caring Premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2008 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Greggs Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buntingford Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Buntingford First School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Anchor Hanover Layston Grove Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| MRH Howe Green Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Little Gems Pet Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
Questions about Westmill Tea Room
What is Westmill Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Westmill Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 15 March 2024.
Is Westmill Tea Room 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 Westmill Tea Room last inspected?
Westmill Tea Room was last inspected on 15 March 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 Westmill Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Westmill Tea Room 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 Westmill Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Westmill Tea Room 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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