Tavernaki food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Tavernaki holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Tavernaki was inspected on 9 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Hertsmere score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Hertsmere ratings →
Address: 3 - 5 Southgate Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5DR
How this rating has changed
Tavernaki has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Hertsmere
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 746 rated places in Hertsmere score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Tavernaki | |
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Tavernaki the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tavernaki, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Style Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafe / Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cask And Stillage Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Buffet Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BP Potters Bar Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cafe One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
Questions about Tavernaki
What is Tavernaki's food hygiene rating?
Tavernaki has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hertsmere Council on 9 July 2026.
Is Tavernaki safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Tavernaki last inspected?
Tavernaki was last inspected on 9 July 2026, a month 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 Tavernaki?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tavernaki compare to other places in Hertsmere?
80% of the 746 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Tavernaki holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Tavernaki 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hertsmere, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Tavernaki is one of 159 rated food businesses in Potters Bar. See every hygiene rating in Potters Bar →
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