What is the average food hygiene rating in SG1?

The average food hygiene rating in the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage is 4.79 out of 5, across 368 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SG1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

320 food businesses in the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87% of the 368 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in SG1 have a low hygiene rating?

5 food businesses in the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 SG1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage (482 establishments on record, 368 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 SG1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.79/5, with 87% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 482 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SG1 (Stevenage) has 320 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 368 rated premises (87%). 5 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in SG1

5★ Very Good

320 (87%)

4★ Good

33 (9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

10 (2.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.8%)

Plus 103 awaiting inspection and 11 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SG1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SG1?: The average food hygiene rating in the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage is 4.79 out of 5, across 368 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SG1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 320 food businesses in the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87% of the 368 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in SG1 have a low hygiene rating?: 5 food businesses in the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 SG1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SG1 postcode area of Stevenage (482 establishments on record, 368 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 SG1

MR SPUDTakeaway/sandwich shop · MR SPUD Pitch 12, Queensway, Town Centre, Stevenage · SG1 1BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
CECE CHARestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage Indoor Market, Stall 21- CECE CHA, Boston House, Park Place · SG1 1AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Kolay Grill LtdOther catering premises · Kolay Grill Ltd Unit 29, Stevenage Enterprise Centre, Orchard Road, Stevenage · SG1 3HH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Shaorma La DennisTakeaway/sandwich shop · Pitch E102, Event Island, Town Square, Town Centre · SG1 1BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Giles Infants SchoolSchool/college/university · Durham Road, Stevenage, Herts · SG1 4JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
YUVARestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage Indoor Market, Stall 18 - YUVA, Boston House, Park Place · SG1 1AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Kombu Korean & Japanese Street FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · Stevenage Indoor Market, Stall 14 - Kombu Korean & Japanese Street Food, Boston House, Park Place · SG1 1AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Pang Ploy Thai Cafe Street FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · Stevenage Indoor Market, Stall 15 - Pang Ploy Thai Cafe Street Food, Boston House, Park Place · SG1 1AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Yaad To Yaad International Groceries LtdRetailers - other · Stevenage Indoor Market, Stall 1 - Yaad To Yaad International Groceries Ltd, Boston House, Park Place · SG1 1AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
El Bar De TapasRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5A Middle Row, Stevenage, Herts · SG1 3AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Woolenwick Junior SchoolSchool/college/university · Bridge Road, Stevenage, Herts · SG1 2NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Antler & OliveManufacturers/packers · SG1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026

Places needing improvement in SG1

Ehi Afro Caribbean FoodsRetailers - other · Ehi Afro Caribbean Stores, 20 Market Place, Town Centre, Stevenage · SG1 1DB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Famous ChefTakeaway/sandwich shop · 16 Wedgwood Gate Industrial Estate, Wedgwood Way, Stevenage, Herts · SG1 4SU
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Aunty Donna Afro Caribbean KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · Pitch EI01 - Event Island, Town Square, Town Centre, Stevenage · SG1 1BP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026
Chickaros Chicken And GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 59 High Street, Stevenage, Herts · SG1 3AQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
BustersTakeaway/sandwich shop · B And Q Carpark, London Road, Stevenage, Herts · SG1 1HN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 482 real Food Standards Agency records for the SG1 postcode area, of which 368 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.