3 Brewers of St Albans food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Welwyn Hatfield
3 Brewers of St Albans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 December 2023, 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: Symonds Hyde Farm, Symonds Hyde, Hammonds Lane, AL10 9BB
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts 3 Brewers of St Albans 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% | ← 3 Brewers of St Albans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 3 Brewers of St Albans 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 3 Brewers of St Albans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Hertfordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Brocket Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Farr Brew Ltd, The Courtyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Green Lanes Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Extended Services School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Gather & Gather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Affinity Water Staff Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| David Lloyd Hatfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about 3 Brewers of St Albans
What is 3 Brewers of St Albans's food hygiene rating?
3 Brewers of St Albans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 14 December 2023.
Is 3 Brewers of St Albans 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 3 Brewers of St Albans last inspected?
3 Brewers of St Albans was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. 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 3 Brewers of St Albans?
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 3 Brewers of St Albans compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and 3 Brewers of St Albans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects 3 Brewers of St Albans 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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