The Boot food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
The Boot holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 19 September 2025, 9 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: The Boot 64 High Street, Kimpton, SG4 8PT
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Boot 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% | ← The Boot | |
| 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 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 The Boot 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 The Boot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Primary School School/college/university | 92 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Budgens of Kimpton Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Kimpton Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2005 |
| The Homestead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Kimpton Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 April 2025 |
| Rock Bites Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Boot
What is The Boot's food hygiene rating?
The Boot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 19 September 2025.
Is The Boot 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boot last inspected?
The Boot was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 The Boot?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boot 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 The Boot holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Boot 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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