Kimpton Bowls Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Kimpton 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 7 February 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: Kimpton Recreation Ground High Street, Kimpton, SG4 8RA
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Kimpton 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% | ← Kimpton 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 Kimpton 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 Kimpton Bowls Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Homestead Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Kimpton Primary School School/college/university | 229 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Boot Pub/bar/nightclub | 297 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| Budgens of Kimpton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Kimpton Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 April 2025 |
| Rock Bites Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Kimpton Bowls Club
What is Kimpton Bowls Club's food hygiene rating?
Kimpton Bowls Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 7 February 2005.
Is Kimpton 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 Kimpton Bowls Club last inspected?
Kimpton Bowls Club was last inspected on 7 February 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 Kimpton 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 Kimpton 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 Kimpton Bowls Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Kimpton 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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