Orchard Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Orchard Tea Rooms 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 11 December 2025, 6 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: Shenley Park, Radlett Lane, Shenley, WD7 9DW
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Orchard Tea Rooms among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Orchard Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 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 Orchard Tea Rooms 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 Orchard Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Shenley Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Clore Shalom School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Harperbury Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Ariel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Isot Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Aamcha Eastern Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Tea Rooms
What is Orchard Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Orchard Tea Rooms 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 Orchard Tea Rooms last inspected?
Orchard Tea Rooms was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orchard Tea Rooms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Orchard Tea Rooms compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Orchard Tea Rooms 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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