Symonds House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Symonds House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Lavender Fields Lucas Lane, Hitchin
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Symonds House 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% | ← Symonds House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Symonds House 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 Symonds House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Town Cricket Ground Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Foxholes Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Christchurch Open Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2015 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Park House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Burgerians Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Hitchin Town Football Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Coopers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Symonds House
What is Symonds House's food hygiene rating?
Symonds House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Symonds House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Symonds House last inspected?
Symonds House was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Symonds House?
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 Symonds House 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 Symonds House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Symonds House 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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