North Watford Church Of The Nazarene food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Watford
North Watford Church Of The Nazarene holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 January 2020, more than 6 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: Church Of The Nazarene, 19 Balmoral Road, Watford, WD24 4ER
How it compares in Watford
That puts North Watford Church Of The Nazarene 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% | ← North Watford Church Of The Nazarene | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 North Watford Church Of The Nazarene 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 North Watford Church Of The Nazarene, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afccos Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about North Watford Church Of The Nazarene
What is North Watford Church Of The Nazarene's food hygiene rating?
North Watford Church Of The Nazarene has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 3 January 2020.
Is North Watford Church Of The Nazarene 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was North Watford Church Of The Nazarene last inspected?
North Watford Church Of The Nazarene was last inspected on 3 January 2020, more than 6 years 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 North Watford Church Of The Nazarene?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Watford Church Of The Nazarene compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and North Watford Church Of The Nazarene is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects North Watford Church Of The Nazarene 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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