Potters Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hertsmere
Potters Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 13 March 2017, more than 9 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: 108 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AE
How it compares in Hertsmere
In Hertsmere, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Potters Local sits behind roughly 582 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 582 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ← Potters Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Potters Local 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 Potters Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Alpha Butchers Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Le Petit Mignon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Aksular Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Despina Foods Express Ltd Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Potters Local
What is Potters Local's food hygiene rating?
Potters Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hertsmere Council on 13 March 2017.
Is Potters Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Potters Local last inspected?
Potters Local was last inspected on 13 March 2017, more than 9 years 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 Potters Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potters Local compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, while Potters Local holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Potters Local 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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