Clockhouse Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hertsmere
Clockhouse Cafe 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 20 May 2026, 3 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Hertsmere score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Hertsmere ratings →
Address: Aldenham Country Park Events Field, Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Road, WD6 3BD
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Clockhouse Cafe among the 600 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 80% 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 | 600 | 80% | ← Clockhouse Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Clockhouse Cafe 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 Clockhouse Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Newsagent Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Asda Express Elstree Hill PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Battleaxes Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Basilian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Asda Elstree Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Broccles Restaurant Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Borehamwood Mens Club (1935) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Borehamwood Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2016 |
Questions about Clockhouse Cafe
What is Clockhouse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Clockhouse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Clockhouse Cafe 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 Clockhouse Cafe last inspected?
Clockhouse Cafe was last inspected on 20 May 2026, 3 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 Clockhouse Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Clockhouse Cafe compare to other places in Hertsmere?
80% of the 746 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Clockhouse Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Clockhouse Cafe 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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