Hitchin has 302 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 72% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 16 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 33% of food businesses in Hitchin.
37 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
13 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | 1,368 | 4.4/5 | 62% |
| Stevenage | 515 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Rushden | 218 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Letchworth | 206 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Royston (North Hertfordshire) | 103 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Baldock | 83 | 4.6/5 | 81% |
There are currently 302 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hitchin, out of 608,648 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hitchin, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 72% of rated businesses in Hitchin hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hitchin are carried out by North Hertfordshire. 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 Hitchin was last updated on 15 April 2026.