The Admiral Byng food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hertsmere
The Admiral Byng 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 29 August 2025, 10 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: Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1AB
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts The Admiral Byng 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% | ← The Admiral Byng | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Admiral Byng 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 Admiral Byng, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Goldwyn House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Aga Cake Gluten Free Cake And Bakery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Arborescence Montessori Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cowley Hill School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Borehamwood Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| BP Clarendon Simply Food Connect Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Admiral Byng
What is The Admiral Byng's food hygiene rating?
The Admiral Byng has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 29 August 2025.
Is The Admiral Byng 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 Admiral Byng last inspected?
The Admiral Byng was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 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 The Admiral Byng?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Admiral Byng compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and The Admiral Byng is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects The Admiral Byng 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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