Beer Shop food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Beer Shop 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 31 January 2017, 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: 31 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, SG5 1BY
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Beer Shop 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% | ← Beer Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Beer Shop 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 Beer Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hermitage Rd Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Farm Fresh Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Chicken George Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ali Baba Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Cafe Seventy Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Craft & Cleaver Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| GAIL's Hitchin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Beer Shop
What is Beer Shop's food hygiene rating?
Beer Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 31 January 2017.
Is Beer Shop 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 Beer Shop last inspected?
Beer Shop was last inspected on 31 January 2017, 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 Beer Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Beer Shop 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 Beer Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Beer Shop 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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