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Food Hygiene Ratings in Watford
In Watford, 79.4% of 862 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.72/5. These figures cover 989 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Watford has 684 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 862 rated premises (79.4%). 9 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
Rating distribution in Watford
Plus 88 awaiting inspection and 39 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 88 awaiting inspection and 39 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Top-rated places in Watford
- The Akshaya Patra UK LimitedRetailers - other · Unit S, Penfold Industrial Park, Imperial Way, Watford · WD24 4YY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
- HCL @ Cassiobury Infant And Nursery SchoolSchool/college/university · Cassiobury Infant \& Nursery School, Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire · WD17 3PE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
- The Golden LionPub/bar/nightclub · 17 Estcourt Road, Watford · WD17 2PT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 April 2026
- Yahllas BayOther catering premises · 104 Princes Avenue, Watford · WD18 7SJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026
- Saucy Sisters LtdRetailers - other · WD255/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
- NoodlesMobile caterer · WD255/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 April 2026
Places needing improvement in Watford
- PoprikaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 25-26 Watford Market, Watford House Lane, Watford · WD17 1BJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 July 2025
- The VictoriaPub/bar/nightclub · 39 Chalk Hill, Watford · WD19 4BU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
- BudgensRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 1 Printers Avenue, Watford · WD18 7QR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
- The One CrownPub/bar/nightclub · 156 High Street, Watford · WD17 2EN2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 November 2022
- VP ANNAS EXPRESSRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 413 St Albans Road, Watford · WD24 6PR2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
- Giardino 14 CoffeeTakeaway/sandwich shop · Store On Platforms 9 And 10, Watford Junction Station, Station Road, Watford · WD17 1EU2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2025
- The ShamrockPub/bar/nightclub · 510 Whippendell Road, Watford · WD18 7QJ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2025
- The VikingTakeaway/sandwich shop · 73 Tolpits Lane, Watford · WD18 6NT2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 December 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 989 real Food Standards Agency records for Watford, of which 862 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.