Food hygiene ratings in North Hertfordshire
Our data holds 1,130 food businesses in North Hertfordshire, rated between 2002-09-04 and 2026-08-25. 69.8% (789) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 24 (2.1%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places North Hertfordshire 192nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in North Hertfordshire
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 789 | 69.8% |
| 4 (good) | 148 | 13.1% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 45 | 4% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 12 | 1.1% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 12 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 68 | 6% |
| Exempt | 56 | 5% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 | 66.4% |
| Retailers - other | 197 | 54.8% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 | 75.8% |
| Other catering premises | 114 | 81.6% |
| Caring Premises | 111 | 82% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 | 54.1% |
| School/college/university | 71 | 80.3% |
| Mobile caterer | 70 | 77.1% |
Food businesses rated per month in North Hertfordshire
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in North Hertfordshire
The 20 most recent of 24. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG8 9AS |
| Nisa | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-03 | Retailers - other | SG4 0AU |
| Thornes Garden Nursery | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG6 4JR |
| USA chicken and pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG8 7BZ |
| Manny's Place | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG5 1DN |
| Bridge Street Bistro | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG5 2DF |
| The Orange Tree PH | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SG7 5AW |
| The Red Lion | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-23 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SG4 8NU |
| The Old George | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-22 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SG5 3UX |
| Palos Interfoods | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Retailers - other | SG6 3BX |
| Barkway Social Club | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-27 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SG8 8BS |
| Crumps Butchers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-06 | Retailers - other | SG7 5LY |
| Country Matters | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG5 3JD |
| Gusto The Italian for Taste Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-27 | Retailers - other | SG5 1DN |
| The Famous | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-18 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SG7 6NG |
| The Rusty Gun | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-02 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SG4 7PG |
| Lea Snack Bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-20 | Mobile caterer | SG6 1SP |
| PB Peri Peri & Fried Chicken | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-10 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SG5 1RG |
| Unique Bar & Grill | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-31 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG4 8XE |
| Jubilee Social | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-07-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SG6 1WU |
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Questions about North Hertfordshire
How many food businesses in North Hertfordshire are rated 5 (very good)?
789 of 1,130 food businesses in North Hertfordshire (69.8%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-25.
Which food businesses in North Hertfordshire are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
24 food businesses in North Hertfordshire are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this North Hertfordshire data?
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