The Coach And Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Hertfordshire
The Coach And Horses 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 12 December 2025, 7 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: Thorley Street, Thorley, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4AS
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts The Coach And Horses among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← The Coach And Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 The Coach And Horses 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 Coach And Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Blues Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Bishops Stortford High School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Dawn's Gardens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Ell Tacos \& Ell Churros Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Fish Inn Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Baan Thitiya Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Flames Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
Questions about The Coach And Horses
What is The Coach And Horses's food hygiene rating?
The Coach And Horses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The Coach And Horses 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 Coach And Horses last inspected?
The Coach And Horses was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Coach And Horses?
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 The Coach And Horses compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Coach And Horses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects The Coach And Horses 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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