Food Safety in Harpenden West
217 establishments rated · 0% with 5 stars
Harpenden is a town and civil parish in the City and District of St Albans in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The population of the built-up area was 30,674 in the 2021 census, while the population of the civil parish was 31,128. Harpenden is a commuter town, with a direct rail connection to Central London.
Harpenden West (AL5) is home to 217 rated food establishments in the Central Bedfordshire area of Central Bedfordshire. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Harpenden West vs Central Bedfordshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · Central Bedfordshire average across 1,822 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Harpenden West
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mucky Ducks St Albans Other catering premises · AL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 Sept 2024 |
| 2 | Well Bean Cafe, The Harpenden Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · AL5 1PU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Sushi Daily Retailers - other · AL5 2TJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Mar 2026 |
| 4 | United Reform Pre-School Caring Premises · AL5 4ED · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Baykr Other catering premises · AL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 6 | AB Dance LLP Caring Premises · AL5 5HL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Everyone Active @ Eric Morecambe Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · AL5 2FR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 8 | The Salvation Army Other catering premises · AL5 2TG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Sept 2025 |
| 9 | My Little Kitchen Cakery Other catering premises · AL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Richard Grimwade Apiaries (Honey) Retailers - other · AL5 3PD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Jun 2023 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Harpenden West
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Tokyo Choice AL5 1QQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 Mar 2026 |
Bar 309 AL5 4SA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 Jul 2022 |
Harris Hoole AL5 2TA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 Jan 2026 |
Cinnamon AL5 4ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 Jul 2025 |
The Red Cow AL5 4ND · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 Oct 2025 |
artichoke bake and more AL5 2TL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 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.
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