The Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The Nags Head 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 20 February 2026, 4 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: 216 Dunmow Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5HP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Nags Head 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 Nags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| +AJ's Culinary Creations Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Days Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Birchwood High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Esso MFG Start Hill Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about The Nags Head
What is The Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 20 February 2026.
Is The Nags Head 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 Nags Head last inspected?
The Nags Head was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 The Nags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Nags Head 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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