Shadhona food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Shadhona 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 1 April 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: 67 - 69 South Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AL
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Shadhona 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% | ← Shadhona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shadhona, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Cluck N Crust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Archers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Ace Of Lanes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bacchus Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2012 |
| Churches Together Food Bank Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2024 |
Questions about Shadhona
What is Shadhona's food hygiene rating?
Shadhona has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Shadhona 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 Shadhona last inspected?
Shadhona was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Shadhona 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 Shadhona is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Shadhona 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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Shadhona is one of 281 rated food businesses in Bishops Stortford. See every hygiene rating in Bishops Stortford →
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