The Orchid food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Welwyn Hatfield
The Orchid 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
This is a fresh result: The Orchid was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 64 Station Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4HA
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Orchid among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← The Orchid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Orchid 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 Orchid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuffley Pizza and Kebab Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| The Pickled Pig (Cuffley) Ltd Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Ignite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Haus Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Simmons (Bakers) Ltd Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Sopers House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about The Orchid
What is The Orchid's food hygiene rating?
The Orchid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Orchid 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 The Orchid last inspected?
The Orchid was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orchid?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Orchid compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Orchid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Orchid 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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The Orchid is one of 33 rated food businesses in Potters Bar. See every hygiene rating in Potters Bar →
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