Angel Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Angel Vaults holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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: 5 Sun Street, Hitchin, SG5 1AE
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Angel Vaults 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% | ← Angel Vaults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Angel Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosphorus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Four Leaf Clover Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Hitchin Coffee Lab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| 27 Street, Bagels & Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bridgetown Monroe Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bar Azita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Allinghams Butchers Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
Questions about Angel Vaults
What is Angel Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Angel Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 23 April 2025.
Is Angel Vaults 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Angel Vaults last inspected?
Angel Vaults was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Angel Vaults 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 Angel Vaults is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Angel Vaults 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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Angel Vaults is one of 307 rated food businesses in Hitchin. See every hygiene rating in Hitchin →
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