Bodrum Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Bodrum Take Away 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: 22 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, SG5 1BG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Bodrum Take Away 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% | ← Bodrum Take Away | |
| 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 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 Bodrum Take Away 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 Bodrum Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Azita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Bridgetown Monroe Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 27 Street, Bagels & Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Hitchin Coffee Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Allinghams Butchers Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Bosphorus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Four Leaf Clover Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Angel Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Bodrum Take Away
What is Bodrum Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Bodrum Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Bodrum Take Away 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 Bodrum Take Away last inspected?
Bodrum Take Away was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 Bodrum Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bodrum Take Away 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 Bodrum Take Away holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Bodrum Take Away 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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