Buntingford Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
Buntingford Bowls Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Wyddial Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AT
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Buntingford Bowls Club 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% | ← Buntingford Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buntingford Bowls 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 Buntingford Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shell Shack Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| M Doel Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| The Buntingford Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2025 |
| The Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Buntingford And District Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2008 |
| Buntingford And District Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 304 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Layston First School School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Buntingford Bowls Club
What is Buntingford Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Buntingford Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Buntingford Bowls Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buntingford Bowls Club last inspected?
Buntingford Bowls Club was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months 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 Buntingford Bowls Club?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buntingford Bowls Club 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 Buntingford Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Buntingford Bowls 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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