Mals Mobile food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Welwyn Hatfield
Mals Mobile holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 27 January 2025, 17 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: Marford Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7XD
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Mals Mobile sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ← Mals Mobile | |
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Mals Mobile 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 Mals Mobile, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brocket Hall Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 3 Brewers of St Albans Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| B&M Care Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Conference Hertfordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| 4Kidz Childcare @ Gosling School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Green Lanes Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Farr Brew Ltd, The Courtyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Body & Soul Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Mals Mobile
What is Mals Mobile's food hygiene rating?
Mals Mobile has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Mals Mobile 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mals Mobile last inspected?
Mals Mobile was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mals Mobile?
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 Mals Mobile compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Mals Mobile holds a 4. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Mals Mobile 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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