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Food Hygiene Ratings in Broxbourne
In Broxbourne, 91.3% of 669 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.89/5. These figures cover 837 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Broxbourne has 611 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 669 rated premises (91.3%). 3 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 91.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +11.6 pp
- National rank
- 25 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Broxbourne
Plus 83 awaiting inspection and 85 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 83 awaiting inspection and 85 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Broxbourne: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Broxbourne?
- The average food hygiene rating in Broxbourne is 4.89 out of 5, across 669 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Broxbourne compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 91.3% of rated premises in Broxbourne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Broxbourne 25 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Broxbourne have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 611 food businesses in Broxbourne hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 91.3% of the 669 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Broxbourne have a low hygiene rating?
- 3 food businesses in Broxbourne are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Broxbourne food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Broxbourne (837 establishments on record, 669 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Broxbourne
- Taste of Cyprus & PatisserieRetailers - other · Taste of Cyprus Bakery & Patisserie, 74 High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire · EN8 0AJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- MFG Cheshunt GreggsRetailers - other · Petrol Filling Station, 47 Flamstead End Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire · EN8 0JA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Cross KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 61 High Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire · EN8 7AE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Cross boxMobile caterer · 99 High Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire · EN8 7AN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Royal BengalRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 58 High Road, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire · EN10 7NF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Massaro Food MobileMobile caterer · Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Sidney Fish ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 99 Rye Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire · EN11 0JL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Valos CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 377 Ware Road, HODDESDON, Hertfordshire · SG13 7PE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Andrews Lane Primary & NurserySchool/college/university · HCL@Andrews Lane Primary School Andrews, Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire · EN7 6LB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- Dewhurst St Mary Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · HCL@Dewhurst St Mary JMI School, 94 Churchgate, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire · EN8 9ND5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
- YHA Lea Valley Youth HostelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Windmill Lane, CHESHUNT, Hertfordshire · EN8 9AJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
- Turkish De-lightningOther catering premises · EN85/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
Places needing improvement in Broxbourne
- Royal IndiaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Royal India Takeaway, 3 Burford Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire · EN11 8HP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026
- Aksu KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 33 High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire · EN8 0BS2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 April 2026
- Lina Ocakbasi Restaurant & Meze BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lina Ocakbasi Restaurant &Meze Bar, 19 High Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire · EN8 7AA2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 April 2026
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 837 real Food Standards Agency records for Broxbourne, of which 669 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.