Rudis Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Rudis Sandwich Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 March 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: 8 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2PA
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Rudis Sandwich Bar sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← Rudis Sandwich Bar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rudis Sandwich Bar 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 Rudis Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Style Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafe / Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cask And Stillage Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Buffet Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BP Potters Bar Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cafe One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Rudis Sandwich Bar
What is Rudis Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Rudis Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Rudis Sandwich Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rudis Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Rudis Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Rudis Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Rudis Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Rudis Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Rudis Sandwich Bar 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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