High Street Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Stevenage
High Street Methodist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 2018, more than 7 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: High Street, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3LL
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts High Street Methodist Church among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← High Street Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 High Street Methodist Church 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 High Street Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2021 |
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Euro Lytton Way Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Fairlands JMI School School/college/university | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
Questions about High Street Methodist Church
What is High Street Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
High Street Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 4 October 2018.
Is High Street Methodist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was High Street Methodist Church last inspected?
High Street Methodist Church was last inspected on 4 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at High Street Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 High Street Methodist Church compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and High Street Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects High Street Methodist Church 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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