The Town Fryer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
The Town Fryer 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: 34 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1BY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Town Fryer among the 791 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 | 791 | 78% | ← The Town Fryer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 The Town Fryer 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 The Town Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hermitage Rd Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Farm Fresh Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ali Baba Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cafe Seventy Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Craft & Cleaver Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Town Fryer
What is The Town Fryer's food hygiene rating?
The Town Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The Town Fryer 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 The Town Fryer last inspected?
The Town Fryer was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 The Town Fryer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Town Fryer 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 The Town Fryer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Town 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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