Holwell Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Holwell Bowls Club 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 9 June 2005, more than 21 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: Holwell Bowls Club Holwell Road, Holwell, SG5 3SL
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Holwell Bowls Club 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% | ← Holwell Bowls Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holwell Bowls Club 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 Holwell Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe2u Ltd Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| HCL at Ickleford Primary School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Hitchin Lavender Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Henlow Service Station Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| EDDiE FiSH BAR Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Henlow Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Arlesey Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Holwell Bowls Club
What is Holwell Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Holwell Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 9 June 2005.
Is Holwell Bowls Club 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 Holwell Bowls Club last inspected?
Holwell Bowls Club was last inspected on 9 June 2005, more than 21 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 Holwell Bowls Club?
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 Holwell Bowls Club 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 Holwell Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Holwell Bowls Club 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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