Benslow Management Co Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Benslow Management Co Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 14 October 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: Benslow Nursing Home Benslow Rise, Hitchin, SG4 9QY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Benslow Management Co Ltd sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Benslow Management Co Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Benslow Management Co Ltd 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 Benslow Management Co Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
Questions about Benslow Management Co Ltd
What is Benslow Management Co Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Benslow Management Co Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Benslow Management Co Ltd 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Benslow Management Co Ltd last inspected?
Benslow Management Co Ltd was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months 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 Benslow Management Co Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Benslow Management Co Ltd compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Benslow Management Co Ltd holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Benslow Management Co Ltd 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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