Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd 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 August 2011, more than 14 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: Unit 27 Jubilee Trade Centre Jubilee Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1SP
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd 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% | ← Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd 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 Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Catering @ Altro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Burleigh House Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Halfords Ltd Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2015 |
| Get A Drip Pharma Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Enchanted Day Nursery Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Hertfordshire Community Meals Limited Distributors/Transporters | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Bean Valley Coffee Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
Questions about Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd
What is Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 23 August 2011.
Is Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd 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 Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd last inspected?
Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd was last inspected on 23 August 2011, more than 14 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 Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd 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 Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Fairhaven Wholefoods Ltd 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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