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 646 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Sawbridgeworth
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM20 2DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| 2 | Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM20 1AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 3 | 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan - Tinette Weinman Retailers - other · CM20 3DT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Aug 2020 |
| 4 | Akissi Cuisine Other catering premises · CM20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · CM20 3FA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Aug 2014 |
| 6 | Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM20 1QX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Card Factory Retailers - other · CM20 2DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · CM20 1AN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 9 | Cheftali Caterers Mobile caterer · CM20 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM20 1BD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 May 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Sawbridgeworth
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
The William Aylmer (J D Wetherspoon) CM20 1DG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 Feb 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