Mint Leaf food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
Mint Leaf 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 7 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: Millars One, Southmill Road, Bishops Stortford, CM23 3DH
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Mint Leaf 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% | ← Mint Leaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mint Leaf 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 Mint Leaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Stortford Escape Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Ell Tacos \& Ell Churros Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Baan Thitiya Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| East Of England Co-operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2024 |
| Ace Of Lanes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bacchus Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2012 |
| Cluck N Crust Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about Mint Leaf
What is Mint Leaf's food hygiene rating?
Mint Leaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Mint Leaf 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 Mint Leaf last inspected?
Mint Leaf was last inspected on 7 April 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 Mint Leaf?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mint Leaf 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 Mint Leaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Mint Leaf 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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