Food Safety in Harpenden West
203 establishments rated · 77.83% 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 203 rated food establishments in the Central Bedfordshire area of Central Bedfordshire. 77.83% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Harpenden West vs Central Bedfordshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · Central Bedfordshire average across 3,630 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Harpenden West
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COOK Retailers - other · AL5 2SH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 2 | Everyone Active @ Eric Morecambe Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · AL5 2FR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 3 | AL5 Sourdough Other catering premises · AL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Connect Catering Ltd catering @ St Hilda's School School/college/university · AL5 2ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Elisabeth Cakes Other catering premises · AL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 May 2024 |
| 6 | Elliswick Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub · AL5 4TP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 7 | House of Hue Retailers - other · AL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 8 | The Salvation Army Other catering premises · AL5 2TG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Sept 2025 |
| 9 | Condor in the Countryside Mobile caterer · AL5 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Fingertips Preschool and Forest School Caring Premises · AL5 4UU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Jan 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Harpenden West
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
artichoke bake and more AL5 2TL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 Oct 2025 |
The Red Cow AL5 4ND · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 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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