Food Safety in Shenley
141 establishments rated · 82.98% with 5 stars
Shenley is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, between Barnet and St Albans. The village is located 14 miles from Central London. As of 2021, the population of the parish was 5,390; however, the parish stretches far beyond the village itself; it is the largest parish in Hertsmere and is very rural, including hamlets and farming settlements such as Dancers Hill, Green Street, Kitts End, Ridge, Saffron Green, Shenleybury, and the largest other settlement, South Mimms.
Shenley (AL4) is home to 141 rated food establishments in the Hertsmere area of Hertsmere. An impressive 82.98% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Shenley vs Hertsmere Average
% of establishments with given rating · Hertsmere average across 869 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Shenley
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gingersbreadhouse Other catering premises · AL4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Jul 2024 |
| 2 | St Albans Country Markets Cooperative Other catering premises · AL4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Buzz Beestro Mobile caterer · AL4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 May 2024 |
| 4 | Gilly Bakes Other catering premises · AL4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Sweet Needs by Isa Retailers - other · AL4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Smallford Farm Shop Retailers - other · AL4 0HE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 7 | B Healthy Retailers - other · AL4 9RB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 8 | The Homestead Kitchen Other catering premises · AL4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Re:play @ Skyswood Caring Premises · AL4 9RS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Herts County Market Other catering premises · AL4 9QA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Sept 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Shenley
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
The Elephant and Castle AL4 8EA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 Dec 2025 |
Sunshine Cafe AL4 0JJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Mobile caterer | 21 Oct 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO