Oh My Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Hertfordshire
Oh My Cod holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 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: 39 Cowbridge, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1PN
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Oh My Cod among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Oh My Cod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Oh My Cod 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 Oh My Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Beane River View Residential Home Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Bean And Gone Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2024 |
| Coffee Story Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Hertford School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| BEAM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2020 |
Questions about Oh My Cod
What is Oh My Cod's food hygiene rating?
Oh My Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 2 May 2024.
Is Oh My Cod 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oh My Cod last inspected?
Oh My Cod was last inspected on 2 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oh My Cod?
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 Oh My Cod compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Oh My Cod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Oh My Cod 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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