The Great Northern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Welwyn Hatfield
The Great Northern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 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: 54 Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AE
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Great Northern among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← The Great Northern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 104 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Great Northern 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 The Great Northern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Eight Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Floral City Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Darlish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Georges Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Acacia Mews Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Breaks Manor Youth Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2015 |
| Brightside Preschool School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about The Great Northern
What is The Great Northern's food hygiene rating?
The Great Northern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 29 April 2024.
Is The Great Northern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Great Northern last inspected?
The Great Northern was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Great Northern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Great Northern compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Great Northern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Great Northern 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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