Hatfield Best Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Welwyn Hatfield
Hatfield Best Kebab holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 February 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: 36 Town Centre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0LD
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hatfield Best Kebab sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ← Hatfield Best Kebab | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Hatfield Best Kebab 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 Hatfield Best Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaroh Foods Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Erol's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Franks Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2022 |
| Haji Baba Ltd Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cake Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| 7 M.B Food Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| 7 Spices Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Here Japan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Hatfield Best Kebab
What is Hatfield Best Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Hatfield Best Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 8 February 2024.
Is Hatfield Best Kebab 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hatfield Best Kebab last inspected?
Hatfield Best Kebab was last inspected on 8 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hatfield Best Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hatfield Best Kebab compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Hatfield Best Kebab holds a 4. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Hatfield Best Kebab 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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