Hexton Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Hertfordshire
Hexton Social Club 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 21 March 2003, more than 23 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: The Pavillion Higham Road, Higham Gobion
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hexton Social Club 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% | ← Hexton Social Club | |
| 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 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 Hexton Social 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 Hexton Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disco-licious Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Orchard School & Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Musgrave Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| Promoting Youth Ltd Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2025 |
| The Raven Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Country Matters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Vanilla & Pepper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| ABH Bismillah Mobile Foods Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Hexton Social Club
What is Hexton Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Hexton Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 21 March 2003.
Is Hexton Social Club 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 Hexton Social Club last inspected?
Hexton Social Club was last inspected on 21 March 2003, more than 23 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 Hexton Social 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hexton Social 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, while Hexton Social Club holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Hexton Social 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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