Premier Inn Watford North food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Watford
Premier Inn Watford North 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 15 December 2025, 6 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: 859 St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 0LH
How it compares in Watford
That puts Premier Inn Watford North among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Premier Inn Watford North | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Premier Inn Watford North 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 Premier Inn Watford North, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sheepcot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Sheepcot PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Subway Sheepcot Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bluebells Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Argos At Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alida Event Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Premier Inn Watford North
What is Premier Inn Watford North's food hygiene rating?
Premier Inn Watford North has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Premier Inn Watford North 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 Premier Inn Watford North last inspected?
Premier Inn Watford North was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Premier Inn Watford North?
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 Premier Inn Watford North compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Inn Watford North is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Premier Inn Watford North 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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