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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.
Rating distribution in North Hertfordshire
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.
Top-rated places in North Hertfordshire
- codicote Pre-schoolCaring Premises · St Giles Church Bury Lane, Codicote, Hertfordshire · SG4 8XX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Icknield Infant SchoolSchool/college/university · Icknield Infant School Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 4UN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Tokoindonesia.Co.UkRetailers - other · Unit 7e Flint Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 1HJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- The Great GroupCaring Premises · Hartsfield Jmi School Clothall Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire · SG7 6PB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Golden PâtisserieOther catering premises · SG65/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Spread Your Wings Food TruckMobile caterer · 12 Wallace Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG4 0SE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Places needing improvement in North Hertfordshire
- Esquires HitchinRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Market Place, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 1DR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2025
- Palos InterfoodsRetailers - other · 40 Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 3BX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
- Gusto The Italian for Taste LtdRetailers - other · 15 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 1DN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 February 2026
- Lea Snack BarMobile caterer · Unit 22 Jubilee Trade Centre Jubilee Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 1SP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 October 2025
- Fox and DuckPub/bar/nightclub · Fox And Duck Police Row, Therfield, Hertfordshire · SG8 9PN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
- PB Peri Peri & Fried ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 147 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 1RG1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
- Bridge Street BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire · SG5 2DF1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
- Crumps ButchersRetailers - other · 3 Mill Street, Ashwell, Hertfordshire · SG7 5LY1/5 · 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.