Latchmead B+B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Uttlesford
Latchmead B+B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2018, more than 8 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: Latchmead, Port Lane, Little Hallingbury, CM22 7PQ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Latchmead B+B among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Latchmead B+B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Latchmead B+B 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 Latchmead B+B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge Active Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Bishops Stortford High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Blues Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Dawn's Gardens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Latchmead B+B
What is Latchmead B+B's food hygiene rating?
Latchmead B+B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 25 January 2018.
Is Latchmead B+B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Latchmead B+B last inspected?
Latchmead B+B was last inspected on 25 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Latchmead B+B?
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 Latchmead B+B compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Latchmead B+B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Latchmead B+B 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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