Stanstead Abbotts P C C food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Hertfordshire
Stanstead Abbotts P C C holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 January 2015, more than 11 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: 12 Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EZ
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 1,168 rated places in East Hertfordshire score this low, about one in 195. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Stanstead Abbotts P C C | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Stanstead Abbotts P C C the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Stanstead Abbotts P C C, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Catering Other catering premises | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Amwell View School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| All Nations Christian College Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| All Nations Christian College Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| George The Fourth Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Animal Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Greater London Grocers Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 100 Acre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Stanstead Abbotts P C C
What is Stanstead Abbotts P C C's food hygiene rating?
Stanstead Abbotts P C C has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 13 January 2015.
Is Stanstead Abbotts P C C safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Stanstead Abbotts P C C last inspected?
Stanstead Abbotts P C C was last inspected on 13 January 2015, more than 11 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 Stanstead Abbotts P C C?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stanstead Abbotts P C C 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 Stanstead Abbotts P C C holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Stanstead Abbotts P C C 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Hertfordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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