Rated 3/5 — Generally satisfactory
Last inspected
21 January 2026
Business type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Local authority
St Albans City
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
The Clock Building, 6 Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4FB
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
The Oval Cafe was most recently inspected on 21 January 2026 and received a rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 10 out of 25, structural compliance scored 5 out of 25, and food safety management scored 10 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This business met legal requirements at the time of inspection.
A rating of 3 (Generally satisfactory) means the business met the legal requirements for food safety at the time of inspection. The inspector may have noted areas where standards could be raised further. This rating reflects conditions on the day of the visit and may not represent the business's current standards.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 3-star ratings →
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The Harpenden Arms
Pub/bar/nightclub · AL5 2TR