Hitchin Rugby Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Hitchin Rugby Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 March 2026, 4 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: Hitchin Rugby Football Club King George V Playing Field Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XL
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hitchin Rugby Club 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% | ← Hitchin Rugby Club | |
| 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 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 Hitchin Rugby Club 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 Hitchin Rugby Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Atlantic Bay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Burgerians Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Hitchin Rugby Club
What is Hitchin Rugby Club's food hygiene rating?
Hitchin Rugby Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 7 March 2026.
Is Hitchin Rugby Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hitchin Rugby Club last inspected?
Hitchin Rugby Club was last inspected on 7 March 2026, 4 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 Hitchin Rugby Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hitchin Rugby Club 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 Hitchin Rugby Club holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Hitchin Rugby Club 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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