Prezzo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Prezzo holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: 11 Arena Parade, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3BY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Prezzo 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% | ← Prezzo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Prezzo 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 Prezzo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Caffe Rosso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Cultivo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cooks Boutique Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
Questions about Prezzo
What is Prezzo's food hygiene rating?
Prezzo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Prezzo 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prezzo last inspected?
Prezzo was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Prezzo?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prezzo 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 Prezzo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Prezzo 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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