Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Howard Garden Welfare Club Norton Way South, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1SU
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre 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% | ← Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre | |
| 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 Very 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 Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre 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 Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belisily, The Rainbow Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Cultivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cooks Boutique Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
Questions about Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre
What is Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre's food hygiene rating?
Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre last inspected?
Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre 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 Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre 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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Howard Gardens Social and Daycare Centre is one of 212 rated food businesses in Letchworth Garden City. See every hygiene rating in Letchworth Garden City →
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