Food hygiene ratings in Watford
Our data holds 1,024 food businesses in Watford, rated between 2012-04-30 and 2026-08-25. 68.8% (705) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 8 (0.8%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Watford 200th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Watford
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 705 | 68.8% |
| 4 (good) | 117 | 11.4% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 40 | 3.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 4 | 0.4% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 4 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting inspection | 114 | 11.1% |
| Exempt | 39 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 342 | 59.6% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 | 74.3% |
| Other catering premises | 112 | 75.9% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 | 62.8% |
| Caring Premises | 58 | 77.6% |
| School/college/university | 50 | 92% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 | 71.1% |
| Mobile caterer | 44 | 56.8% |
Food businesses rated per month in Watford
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Watford
The 8 most recent of 8. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Prahove | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-18 | Retailers - other | WD18 0EH |
| Budgens | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-20 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | WD18 7QR |
| The Victoria | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-04 | Pub/bar/nightclub | WD19 4BU |
| The Viking | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-15 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WD18 6NT |
| VP ANNAS EXPRESS | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | WD24 6PR |
| Poprika | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-01 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WD17 1BJ |
| The Shamrock | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-04-14 | Pub/bar/nightclub | WD18 7QJ |
| The One Crown | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2022-11-09 | Pub/bar/nightclub | WD17 2EN |
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Questions about Watford
How many food businesses in Watford are rated 5 (very good)?
705 of 1,024 food businesses in Watford (68.8%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-25.
Which food businesses in Watford are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
8 food businesses in Watford 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 Watford data?
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