1,375 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 82.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in East Hertfordshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
East Hertfordshire currently has 1,375 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,194 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 82.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buntings Nursery | SG9 9JL | 1 | Oct 07, 2025 |
| Lagom | CM23 3PQ | 1 | Oct 02, 2024 |
| Paisa Wine Bar | CM23 2LR | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Pukk Thai Takeaway | CM23 2DW | 1 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Shadhona | CM23 3AL | 1 | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Shahenshah Indian Cuisine | SG14 1BZ | 1 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| SportsCool West Essex | CM23 | 1 | Jan 03, 2025 |
| Take Away House | SG9 9AQ | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| The Fish Yard | CM23 5EP | 1 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Essence Of India | SG12 9HJ | 2 | May 10, 2024 |
| Herts And Essex High School | CM23 5NJ | 2 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | CM23 3BG | 2 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Legends | CM23 5DH | 2 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Midwest Kebabs | SG14 1EZ | 2 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Stanstead Abbotts P C C | SG12 8EZ | 2 | Jan 13, 2015 |
There are currently 986 food businesses in East Hertfordshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 82.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in East Hertfordshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.