1,162 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 76.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in St Albans City 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,162 registered food businesses for St Albans City. Of these, 1,060 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 10 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spud Kingz @ Housing 21 | AL5 5FA | 0 | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Gourmet Kitchen | AL3 5AS | 1 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| Handy Shop | AL3 7HY | 1 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Harris Hoole | AL5 2TA | 1 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| London Colney Butchers and Grocers | AL2 1QF | 1 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Med Meat Shop | AL1 4JL | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Mr B Gardner (Eggs) | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 | |
| Premier Convenience | AL1 1NX | 1 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Smoky Boys | AL1 2PG | 1 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| VILLA 2 LOUNGE BAR, | AL1 3XQ | 1 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| artichoke bake and more | AL5 2TL | 2 | Oct 02, 2025 |
| Cinnamon | AL5 4ES | 2 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Laurel House Grill | AL1 4JL | 2 | May 07, 2025 |
| LRERA | AL1 5AS | 2 | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Lussmanns St Albans | AL3 4EB | 2 | May 05, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 815 food businesses in St Albans City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.9% 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 St Albans City 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.