Age Concern food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Age Concern 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 10 January 2012, more than 14 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: Priory Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0DE
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Age Concern 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% | ← Age Concern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Age Concern 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
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| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| ASDA Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Black Cat Caffe Mobile caterer | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| French And Day Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Age Concern
What is Age Concern's food hygiene rating?
Age Concern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 10 January 2012.
Is Age Concern 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 Age Concern last inspected?
Age Concern was last inspected on 10 January 2012, more than 14 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 Age Concern?
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 Age Concern 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 Age Concern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Age Concern 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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Age Concern is one of 216 rated food businesses in Ware. See every hygiene rating in Ware →
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