845 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Hertsmere are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 845 registered food businesses for Hertsmere. Of these, 753 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 80.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 12 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Food Centre | EN6 1BW | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| A&D Minimarket | EN6 5DA | 1 | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Good Companion | WD6 1AH | 1 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Gusto Italia Restaurant | WD23 1TT | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Health & Holistics | WD6 2FR | 1 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Liberty African Shop | WD6 4DY | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| P Bar Crusaders Sports Club | EN6 3BN | 1 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Sabores Restaurant | WD23 2EA | 1 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Seaworld | WD6 1QX | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tiny Giants Pre-School | WD6 2ND | 1 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Unique Hut Pizza & Burger Express | WD23 3DH | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| WD6 Food Support | WD6 4EP | 1 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Andrews | WD23 1GG | 2 | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Elstree Aerodrome Cafe | WD6 3AW | 2 | Sep 04, 2026 |
| Fresh Fish Ville | WD6 1AW | 2 | Jan 07, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 605 food businesses in Hertsmere with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.3% 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 Hertsmere 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.