Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hertsmere
Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 53 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1AE
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery 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% | ← Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery 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 Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood Kosher Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Borehamwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Balagan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Cheat Meals Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ariya Grills Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery
What is Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery last inspected?
Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 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 Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery?
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 Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Pumpernicks Bagel Bakery 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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