SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar 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
The rating dates from 19 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Margaretsbury Recreation Ground, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8EH
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar 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% | ← SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar 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 SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amwell View School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Crystal Catering Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Hailey Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Hailey Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Animal Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Greater London Grocers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 100 Acre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Hailey Hall School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar
What is SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 19 May 2024.
Is SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar 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 SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar last inspected?
SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar was last inspected on 19 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar 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 SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar 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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SMFC Pitch-Side Snack Bar is one of 216 rated food businesses in Ware. See every hygiene rating in Ware →
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