Wheatcroft B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Hertfordshire
Wheatcroft B&B holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 11 October 2007, more than 18 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: Wheatcroft, Widford Road, Much Hadham, SG10 6AP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Wheatcroft B&B 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% | ← Wheatcroft B&B | |
| 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 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 Wheatcroft B&B 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 Wheatcroft B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | Exempt | |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Much Hadham Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2016 |
| The Forge Museum Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Andrews C Of E Jmi School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Henry Moore Studios And Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Rosey Lea At Henry Moore Foundation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Henry Moore Foundation Visitor Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2014 |
Questions about Wheatcroft B&B
What is Wheatcroft B&B's food hygiene rating?
Wheatcroft B&B has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 11 October 2007.
Is Wheatcroft B&B 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wheatcroft B&B last inspected?
Wheatcroft B&B was last inspected on 11 October 2007, more than 18 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 Wheatcroft B&B?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wheatcroft B&B 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 Wheatcroft B&B holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Wheatcroft B&B 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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