Hertfordshire has 23 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 71% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 38% of food businesses in Hertfordshire.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–23 of 23 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemel Hempstead | 603 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| St Albans | 547 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Harpenden | 194 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| London Colney | 66 | 4.6/5 | 79% |
| Redbourn | 37 | 4.7/5 | 80% |
| Station Road | 35 | 4.3/5 | 71% |
There are currently 23 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hertfordshire, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hertfordshire, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 71% of rated businesses in Hertfordshire hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire was last updated on 13 May 2026.