What is the average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire?

The average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,007 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

77.7% of rated premises in North Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Hertfordshire 213 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 North Hertfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

782 food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.7% of the 1,007 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

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

25 food businesses in North 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 North Hertfordshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Hertfordshire (1,112 establishments on record, 1,007 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 North Hertfordshire

In North Hertfordshire, 77.7% of 1,007 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.67/5. These figures cover 1,112 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North Hertfordshire has 782 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,007 rated premises (77.7%). 25 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 77.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -2.0 pp
National rank: 213 / 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 North Hertfordshire

5★ Very Good

782 (77.7%)

4★ Good

152 (15.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

48 (4.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

14 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

11 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 51 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 51 awaiting inspection and 54 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North Hertfordshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire?: The average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,007 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North Hertfordshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.7% of rated premises in North Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Hertfordshire 213 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 North Hertfordshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 782 food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.7% of the 1,007 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North Hertfordshire have a low hygiene rating?: 25 food businesses in North 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 North Hertfordshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Hertfordshire (1,112 establishments on record, 1,007 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 North Hertfordshire

Howard Park KioskTakeaway/sandwich shop · 34 Rushby Mead, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 1RU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
HCL at Ickleford PrimarySchool/college/university · Ickleford Primary School Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hertfordshire · SG5 3TG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Ashwell Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Ashwell Primary School Silver Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire · SG7 5QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Lighthouse Fish & ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 45 Ninesprings Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG4 9NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Little DeliRetailers - other · 14 Hermitage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 1BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Pirton Community CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pirton Sports And Social Club Walnut Tree Road, Pirton, Hertfordshire · SG5 3PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
codicote Pre-schoolCaring Premises · St Giles Church Bury Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire · SG4 8XX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Icknield Infant SchoolSchool/college/university · Icknield Infant School Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 4UN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Tokoindonesia.Co.UkRetailers - other · Unit 7e Flint Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 1HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Great GroupCaring Premises · Hartsfield Jmi School Clothall Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire · SG7 6PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Golden PâtisserieOther catering premises · SG6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Spread Your Wings Food TruckMobile caterer · 12 Wallace Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG4 0SE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in North Hertfordshire

Esquires HitchinRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Market Place, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 1DR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2025
Palos InterfoodsRetailers - other · 40 Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 3BX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Gusto The Italian for Taste LtdRetailers - other · 15 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 1DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2026
Lea Snack BarMobile caterer · Unit 22 Jubilee Trade Centre Jubilee Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 1SP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 October 2025
Fox and DuckPub/bar/nightclub · Fox And Duck Police Row, Therfield, Hertfordshire · SG8 9PN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
PB Peri Peri & Fried ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 147 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 1RG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
Bridge Street BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 2DF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
Crumps ButchersRetailers - other · 3 Mill Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire · SG7 5LY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 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 1,112 real Food Standards Agency records for North Hertfordshire, of which 1,007 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.