Rio Grande Meat Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Rio Grande Meat Market 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 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 71 Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0EJ
How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Rio Grande Meat Market sits behind roughly 687 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ← Rio Grande Meat Market | |
| 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 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 Rio Grande Meat Market 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 Rio Grande Meat Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| 2 Madrasi Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 144 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Bubble King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
Questions about Rio Grande Meat Market
What is Rio Grande Meat Market's food hygiene rating?
Rio Grande Meat Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Rio Grande Meat Market 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 Rio Grande Meat Market last inspected?
Rio Grande Meat Market was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Rio Grande Meat Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rio Grande Meat Market compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Rio Grande Meat Market holds a 4. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Rio Grande Meat Market 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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