Apple Tree B N B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Hertfordshire
Apple Tree B N B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 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: 27 Fordwich Rise, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2BW
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Apple Tree B N B 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% | ← Apple Tree B N B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Apple Tree B N 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 Apple Tree B N B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush Pre-School School/college/university | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Hollybush Primary School School/college/university | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| Cafe Santiago Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bengeo Tigers F.C Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2024 |
| After School And Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2012 |
| Carleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| CO-OP Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| G Pickett Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Apple Tree B N B
What is Apple Tree B N B's food hygiene rating?
Apple Tree B N B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 24 February 2012.
Is Apple Tree B N B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apple Tree B N B last inspected?
Apple Tree B N B was last inspected on 24 February 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 Apple Tree B N B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Apple Tree B N 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, and Apple Tree B N B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Apple Tree B N 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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