Rhubarb & Mustard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Rhubarb & Mustard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2013, more than 12 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 High Street, Ashwell, SG7 5NP
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Rhubarb & Mustard 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% | ← Rhubarb & Mustard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rhubarb & Mustard 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 Rhubarb & Mustard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days Of Ashwell Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ashwell Pharmacy Retailers - other | 78 yards away | Exempt | |
| Community Lunch Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Ashwell Primary School School/college/university | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Crumps Butchers Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| The Bushel Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Rhubarb & Mustard
What is Rhubarb & Mustard's food hygiene rating?
Rhubarb & Mustard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 11 October 2013.
Is Rhubarb & Mustard 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rhubarb & Mustard last inspected?
Rhubarb & Mustard was last inspected on 11 October 2013, more than 12 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 Rhubarb & Mustard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rhubarb & Mustard 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 Rhubarb & Mustard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Rhubarb & Mustard 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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