Faces food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Faces holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: Fleetville JM School, 228 Hatfield Road, St Albans, AL1 4LW
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Faces among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← Faces | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Faces 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 Faces, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Juicy Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Cheers Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Beau Sejour Care Services Caring Premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Co-op Food Cell Barnes Lane Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Brock House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Bean Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Central Drive Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Faces
What is Faces's food hygiene rating?
Faces has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Faces 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Faces last inspected?
Faces was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Faces?
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 Faces compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Faces is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Faces 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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