What is the average food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire?

The average food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire is 4.77 out of 5, across 1,172 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does East Hertfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83.4% of rated premises in East Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks East Hertfordshire 131 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 East Hertfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

978 food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.4% of the 1,172 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in East Hertfordshire have a low hygiene rating?

16 food businesses in East Hertfordshire 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 East Hertfordshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for East Hertfordshire (1,380 establishments on record, 1,172 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in East Hertfordshire

In East Hertfordshire, 83.4% of 1,172 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 1,380 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

East Hertfordshire has 978 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,172 rated premises (83.4%). 16 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 83.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +3.7 pp
National rank: 131 / 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 East Hertfordshire

5★ Very Good

978 (83.4%)

4★ Good

148 (12.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

30 (2.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 124 awaiting inspection and 84 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 124 awaiting inspection and 84 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in East Hertfordshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire?: The average food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire is 4.77 out of 5, across 1,172 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does East Hertfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83.4% of rated premises in East Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks East Hertfordshire 131 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 East Hertfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 978 food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.4% of the 1,172 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in East Hertfordshire have a low hygiene rating?: 16 food businesses in East Hertfordshire 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 East Hertfordshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for East Hertfordshire (1,380 establishments on record, 1,172 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 East Hertfordshire

Baron BrewingManufacturers/packers · SG9
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Mad Squirrel Tap Room HertfordRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 - 36 Railway Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire · SG14 1BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Snowley Wine & BeerRetailers - other · 2 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire · CM23 5EP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Ace Of LanesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Anchor Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire · CM23 3BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store)Retailers - other · 2 Brickendon Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire · SG13 8HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Shell WaitroseRetailers - other · 50 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire · CM21 9JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
St Michaels Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Apton Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire · CM23 3SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Millfield First School & NurserySchool/college/university · Millfield First School, Monks Walk, Buntingford, Hertfordshire · SG9 9DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Punch HousePub/bar/nightclub · 7 West Street, Ware, Hertfordshire · SG12 9EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Tewin StoresRetailers - other · 18A Hertford Road, Tewin, Hertfordshire · AL6 0JY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Country CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 36A High Street, Watton At Stone, Hertfordshire · SG14 3SY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Dollys Of DatchworthRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 Datchworth Green, Datchworth, Hertfordshire · SG3 6TL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026

Places needing improvement in East Hertfordshire

Essence Of IndiaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 East Street, Ware, Hertfordshire · SG12 9HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
SportsCool West EssexRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM23
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 January 2025
Pukk Thai TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 24 - 26 Hockerill Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire · CM23 2DW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2025
The Hailey CentreCaring Premises · The Hailey Day Centre, Sayesbury Manor, Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth · CM21 9AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
Hanine BunsikTakeaway/sandwich shop · CM23
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
LagomTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1A Havers Parade, Havers Lane, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire · CM23 3PQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 October 2024
Take Away HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32 High Street, Buntingford, Hertfordshire · SG9 9AQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 November 2025
The Dancing CrayfishRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redricks Lakes, Redricks Lane, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire · CM21 0RL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 March 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 1,380 real Food Standards Agency records for East Hertfordshire, of which 1,172 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.