Saffron food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hertsmere
Saffron holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 14 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: 18 Leeming Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4DU
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Saffron sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← Saffron | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Saffron 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 Saffron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cacao Catering And Event Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Bakerfull Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Borehamwood Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Borehamwood Multipurpose Day Centre Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Chatter Table Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Curri.Co.UK Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group (CWS) Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Saffron
What is Saffron's food hygiene rating?
Saffron has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Saffron safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saffron last inspected?
Saffron was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saffron?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saffron compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Saffron holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Saffron 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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