Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Costcutter holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 26 January 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5PT
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coombes Community Pre School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Fun Little Foodies Cambridge School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Royston BMX Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2015 |
| Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Simms to go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Royston Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Hotel Chocolat Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cravin Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 26 January 2016.
Is Costcutter 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 26 January 2016, more than 10 years 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 Costcutter?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter 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 Costcutter holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Costcutter 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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