Bar 11 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Bar 11 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 28 December 2016, more than 9 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: 11 John Street, Royston, SG8 9BE
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Bar 11 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 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bar 11 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 Bar 11, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsebox Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Flintshack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kooky Nohmad Royston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Rasa Sayang Chinese & Malaysian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Viva Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Kooky Nohmad Go Ltd Mobile caterer | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Royston Day Centre Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
Questions about Bar 11
What is Bar 11's food hygiene rating?
Bar 11 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 28 December 2016.
Is Bar 11 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 Bar 11 last inspected?
Bar 11 was last inspected on 28 December 2016, more than 9 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 Bar 11?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bar 11 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 Bar 11 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Bar 11 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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