Caffe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Caffe Nero 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 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 88 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1AG
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Caffe Nero among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Caffe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 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 Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Le Petit Mignon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Despina Foods Express Ltd Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Alpha Butchers Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aksular Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Caffe Nero
What is Caffe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 17 February 2026.
Is Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero last inspected?
Caffe Nero was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caffe Nero?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caffe Nero compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Caffe Nero 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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