Signature Of Hertford (Operations) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Signature Of Hertford (Operations) 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Bentley House, Pegs Lane, Hertford, SG13 8JE
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Signature Of Hertford (Operations) among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Signature Of Hertford (Operations) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Very 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 Signature Of Hertford (Operations) 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 Signature Of Hertford (Operations), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elle's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| 19/29 Cocktail Shop Manufacturers/packers | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2020 |
| Dinnio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| BEAM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Hertford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Country Markets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2010 |
Questions about Signature Of Hertford (Operations)
What is Signature Of Hertford (Operations)'s food hygiene rating?
Signature Of Hertford (Operations) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 4 July 2025.
Is Signature Of Hertford (Operations) 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 Signature Of Hertford (Operations) last inspected?
Signature Of Hertford (Operations) was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Signature Of Hertford (Operations)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Signature Of Hertford (Operations) compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Signature Of Hertford (Operations) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Signature Of Hertford (Operations) 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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