Harpenden has 196 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 74% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 20 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 37% of food businesses in Harpenden.
11 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
10 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 610 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| St Albans | 559 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| London Colney | 67 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Redbourn | 38 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Station Road | 36 | 4.3/5 | 71% |
| Wheathampstead | 33 | 4.6/5 | 77% |
There are currently 196 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Harpenden, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Harpenden, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 74% of rated businesses in Harpenden hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Harpenden are carried out by St Albans City. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Harpenden was last updated on 29 June 2026.