Food Safety in Sawbridgeworth
273 establishments rated · 81.32% with 5 stars
Sawbridgeworth is a town and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 10 miles (16 km) east of the county town of Hertford, in between the towns of Bishop's Stortford to the north and Harlow to the south. The town is on the west bank of the River Stort, which forms the county boundary with Essex.
Sawbridgeworth (CM20) is home to 273 rated food establishments in the Harlow area of Harlow. An impressive 81.32% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Sawbridgeworth vs Harlow Average
% of establishments with given rating · Harlow average across 676 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Sawbridgeworth
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid Relief Team Mobile caterer · CM20 2HS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM20 2DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| 3 | Q Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM20 1HF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| 4 | M&S Simply Food Retailers - other · CM20 1QX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Mar 2018 |
| 5 | Greggs Retailers - other · CM20 2DG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 6 | The Pitstop - Mobile Mobile caterer · CM20 2SL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Cheftali Caterers Mobile caterer · CM20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 8 | Cynful Treats Other catering premises · CM20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Sept 2025 |
| 9 | ESSO Petrol Station Retailers - other · CM20 1DR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Mar 2021 |
| 10 | Jack And Jill's Nursery Caring Premises · CM20 3NU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Feb 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Sawbridgeworth
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Frenzee Grill CM20 2ST · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 Mar 2026 |
Budgens CM20 1FS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 13 Mar 2026 |
Mobile Sandwich Van - DV61 TXC CM20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Mobile caterer | 27 Feb 2026 |
Namdy's African Restaurant & Bar Ltd CM20 1BB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 Jul 2025 |
Soul2Spice CM20 1QR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 Mar 2026 |
Harlow International Youth Hostel CM20 2QD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 27 Feb 2026 |
Rasyumm CM20 1ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 Aug 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