1,136 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 79.0% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in North Hertfordshire 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 1,136 registered food businesses for North Hertfordshire. Of these, 1,016 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 79.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashiana Spice | SG8 | 1 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Bridge Street Bistro | SG5 2DF | 1 | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Ickleford Sports & Recreational Club | SG5 3YA | 1 | May 04, 2023 |
| Lea Snack Bar | SG6 1SP | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Master Fryer | SG8 9AS | 1 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Palos Interfoods | SG6 3BX | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| The Dhaka Restaurant | SG5 1AH | 1 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| The Famous | SG7 6NG | 1 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Thornes Garden Nursery | SG6 4JR | 1 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Barkway Social Club | SG8 8BS | 2 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Bready to go | SG7 6DH | 2 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Country Matters | SG5 3JD | 2 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| EAT! | SG6 3EE | 2 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Hen & Chickens | SG7 6BZ | 2 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Jubilee Social | SG6 1WU | 2 | Jul 28, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 803 food businesses in North Hertfordshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 79.0% 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 North 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.