Food Safety in Hatfield Central
86 establishments rated · 74.42% with 5 stars
Hatfield is a town and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield. It had a population of 29,616 in 2001, 39,201 at the 2011 census, and 41,265 at the 2021 census. The settlement is of Saxon origin. Hatfield House, home of the Marquess of Salisbury, forms the nucleus of the old town. From the 1930s when de Havilland opened a factory, until the 1990s when British Aerospace closed it, aircraft design and manufacture employed more people there than any other industry. Hatfield was one of the post-war New Towns built around London and has much modernist architecture from the period. The University of Hertfordshire is based there.
Hatfield Central (AL9) is home to 86 rated food establishments in the East Hertfordshire area of East Hertfordshire. 74.42% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Hatfield Central vs East Hertfordshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · East Hertfordshire average across 1,135 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Hatfield Central
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essendon Church of England Primary School School/college/university · AL9 6HD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Kerbside Coffee Other catering premises · AL9 5AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 May 2024 |
| 3 | Darlish Takeaway/sandwich shop · AL9 5NF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 4 | All Sorts Dementia Group Other catering premises · AL9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Floral City Retailers - other · AL9 5AH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 May 2025 |
| 6 | Game On Manufacturers/packers · AL9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Cucumber Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · AL9 6JB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Brookmans Park Primary School School/college/university · AL9 7QY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| 9 | ACE Decor and Gifts Retailers - other · AL9 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Londis Bell Bar Retailers - other · AL9 6DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 Mar 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Hatfield Central
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Mitsi Food Market AL9 7QW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 2 May 2025 |
The Candlestick AL9 6BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 Jun 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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