G's Afro-Caribbean food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
G's Afro-Caribbean 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 23 January 2026, 5 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: Hitchin Market Churchgate, Hitchin, SG5 1DN
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so G's Afro-Caribbean 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% | ← G's Afro-Caribbean | |
| 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 G's Afro-Caribbean 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 G's Afro-Caribbean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Voisey Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Delizia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Halsey's Deli & Eatery Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Fabios Gelato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Esquires Hitchin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Allinghams Butchers Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Bombay Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hitchin Information Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about G's Afro-Caribbean
What is G's Afro-Caribbean's food hygiene rating?
G's Afro-Caribbean has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 23 January 2026.
Is G's Afro-Caribbean 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 G's Afro-Caribbean last inspected?
G's Afro-Caribbean was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 G's Afro-Caribbean?
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 G's Afro-Caribbean 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 G's Afro-Caribbean holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects G's Afro-Caribbean 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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