What is the average food hygiene rating in St Albans City?

The average food hygiene rating in St Albans City is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,055 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does St Albans City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.8% of rated premises in St Albans City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks St Albans City 211 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 St Albans City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

821 food businesses in St Albans City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.8% of the 1,055 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in St Albans City have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in St Albans City 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 St Albans City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for St Albans City (1,162 establishments on record, 1,055 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 St Albans City

In St Albans City, 77.8% of 1,055 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 1,162 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

St Albans City has 821 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,055 rated premises (77.8%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 77.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.9 pp
National rank: 211 / 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 St Albans City

5★ Very Good

821 (77.8%)

4★ Good

155 (14.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

59 (5.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 50 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 50 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in St Albans City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in St Albans City?: The average food hygiene rating in St Albans City is 4.67 out of 5, across 1,055 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does St Albans City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.8% of rated premises in St Albans City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks St Albans City 211 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 St Albans City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 821 food businesses in St Albans City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.8% of the 1,055 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in St Albans City have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in St Albans City 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 St Albans City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for St Albans City (1,162 establishments on record, 1,055 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 St Albans City

MAI SUSHITakeaway/sandwich shop · MAI SUSHI @ Marks & Spencer Plc Unit 7, Colney Fields Shopping Park, Barnet Road, London Colney · AL2 1AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The Harpenden ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · 188 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire · AL5 2TR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 244 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL1 4SU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Coffee Shop @ Maidenhead AquaticRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit C5, The Albert Bygrave Retail Park, North Orbital Road, St Albans · AL2 1DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The Village Pre-school @ St Bernadette Rc NurseryCaring Premises · The Village Pre-school & Wraparound Care St, Walsingham Way, London Colney, Hertfordshire · AL2 1NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Home BargainsRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 1 Alban Park Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL4 0JJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Field House Care HomeCaring Premises · Field House Care Home - Curaa, 8 Townsend Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire · AL5 4BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Scarlett's KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 106A Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire · AL5 5AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Farmers BoyPub/bar/nightclub · The Farmers Boy Ph, 134 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL1 1PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Alban TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 145 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL1 3TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The Orchards Nursing HomeCaring Premises · 129-135 Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL1 5HL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Nouvelle LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Wycombe Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL4 9RH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026

Places needing improvement in St Albans City

Handy ShopRetailers - other · The Handy Shop, 38 Lybury Lane, Redbourn, Hertfordshire · AL3 7HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 January 2025
VILLA 2 LOUNGE BAR,Pub/bar/nightclub · VILLA 2 LOUNGE BAR, 2 Marlborough Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL1 3XQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 January 2026
Med Meat ShopRetailers - other · 71 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL1 4JL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
London Colney Butchers and GrocersRetailers - other · 162 High Street, London Colney, Hertfordshire · AL2 1QF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
Gourmet KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 22 Beech Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL3 5AS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 August 2025
Harris HooleRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire · AL5 2TA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Premier ConvenienceRetailers - other · Former, 96-98 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire · AL1 1NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 December 2024
Siris Authentic Greek FoodMobile caterer · WD5
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2025

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 1,162 real Food Standards Agency records for St Albans City, of which 1,055 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.