Bar Azita food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Bar Azita 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 22 May 2026, 3 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.
93% of rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: 35 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, SG5 1BG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Bar Azita 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% | ← Bar Azita | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 45 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bar Azita, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown Monroe Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 27 Street, Bagels & Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Hitchin Coffee Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Allinghams Butchers Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Bosphorus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Four Leaf Clover Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| CH & Co at ReAssure Hitchin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Hitchin Priory Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about Bar Azita
What is Bar Azita's food hygiene rating?
Bar Azita has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Bar Azita 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 Bar Azita last inspected?
Bar Azita was last inspected on 22 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Bar Azita compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Azita is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Bar Azita 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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Bar Azita is one of 308 rated food businesses in Hitchin. See every hygiene rating in Hitchin →
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