Va Pensiero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Va Pensiero 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: 183 - 187 Watling Street, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 7NQ
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Va Pensiero 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% | ← Va Pensiero | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Va Pensiero 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 Va Pensiero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Boost Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Ariel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Aamcha Eastern Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Burgerz Bliss / Thai Chilli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Brass Monkey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Fress Bagelry & Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Va Pensiero
What is Va Pensiero's food hygiene rating?
Va Pensiero has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Va Pensiero 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 Va Pensiero last inspected?
Va Pensiero was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Va Pensiero?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Va Pensiero compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Va Pensiero holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Va Pensiero 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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