Master Fryer food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Master Fryer holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Master Fryer was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all North Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: 15 Angel Pavement, Royston, SG8 9AS
How this rating has changed
Master Fryer has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 27 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 1,007 rated places in North Hertfordshire score this low, about one in 84. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Master Fryer | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Master Fryer the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Master Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morenos Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Premier Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2019 |
| Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Herts Country Markets Ltd - Royston Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2011 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2015 |
| Royston Best Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Birch coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Lazos Grove Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about Master Fryer
What is Master Fryer's food hygiene rating?
Master Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Master Fryer safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Master Fryer last inspected?
Master Fryer was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Master Fryer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Master Fryer compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Master Fryer holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Master Fryer 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Hertfordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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