Silver Ball Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Silver Ball Cafe 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 17 December 2024, 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: Silver Ball Cafe London Road, Reed, SG8 8BD
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Silver Ball Cafe 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% | ← Silver Ball Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Silver Ball Cafe 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 Silver Ball Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed First School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cucina Italiano and Cucina italiano limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Fox and Duck Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2025 |
| Therfield Village Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2007 |
| Therfield First School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Woodview Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Barkway First School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Barkway Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
Questions about Silver Ball Cafe
What is Silver Ball Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Silver Ball Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Silver Ball Cafe 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 Silver Ball Cafe last inspected?
Silver Ball Cafe was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 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 Silver Ball Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Silver Ball Cafe 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 Silver Ball Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Silver Ball Cafe 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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