The Old Paparazzi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
The Old Paparazzi 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 13 November 2025, 8 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: 1 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2QX
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts The Old Paparazzi among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← The Old Paparazzi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Old Paparazzi 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 Old Paparazzi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Style Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafe / Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cask And Stillage Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Buffet Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BP Potters Bar Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cafe One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Old Paparazzi
What is The Old Paparazzi's food hygiene rating?
The Old Paparazzi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Old Paparazzi 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 The Old Paparazzi last inspected?
The Old Paparazzi was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 8 months 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 The Old Paparazzi?
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 The Old Paparazzi compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Paparazzi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects The Old Paparazzi 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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