Rich-blend food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Hertfordshire
Rich-blend holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 2024, more than 2 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 Gatehouse Cam Centre Wilbury Way, Hitchin, SG4 0TW
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Rich-blend 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% | ← Rich-blend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rich-blend 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 Rich-blend, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta Supply Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Chapter and Charm Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Dolly Dimples Weddings & Events Hire Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bite Around The World Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Adventures wraparound Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Buddies Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Days of Ashwell Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Rich-blend
What is Rich-blend's food hygiene rating?
Rich-blend has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Rich-blend 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rich-blend last inspected?
Rich-blend was last inspected on 12 July 2024, more than 2 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 Rich-blend?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rich-blend 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 Rich-blend is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Rich-blend 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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