The Bridge House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The Bridge House 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 12 April 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: 78 South Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3BG
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Bridge House 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% | ← The Bridge House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Bridge House 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 The Bridge House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Archers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Cluck N Crust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Churches Together Food Bank Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2024 |
| Ace Of Lanes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bacchus Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2012 |
Questions about The Bridge House
What is The Bridge House's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 12 April 2024.
Is The Bridge House 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 The Bridge House last inspected?
The Bridge House was last inspected on 12 April 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 The Bridge House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bridge House 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 The Bridge House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Bridge House 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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