Polcaros food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
Polcaros holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: 139 Cambridge Road, Hitchin, SG4 0JH
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Polcaros among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ← Polcaros | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Polcaros 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 Polcaros, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Express Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Days of Ashwell Ltd Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Buddies Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Dolly Dimples Weddings & Events Hire Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Exacta Supply Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
Questions about Polcaros
What is Polcaros's food hygiene rating?
Polcaros has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Polcaros safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Polcaros last inspected?
Polcaros was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Polcaros?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Polcaros compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Polcaros is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Polcaros 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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