Food Safety in Sawbridgeworth
85 establishments rated · 80% 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 (CM21) is home to 85 rated food establishments in the East Hertfordshire area of East Hertfordshire. An impressive 80% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Sawbridgeworth vs East Hertfordshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · East Hertfordshire average across 1,385 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Sawbridgeworth
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Fourth Pub/bar/nightclub · CM21 9AT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 2 | Frostyfields Ltd Retailers - other · CM21 0RL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Garlic And Olive Mobile caterer · CM21 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Full Of Beans Retailers - other · CM21 9AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Henrik Retailers - other · CM21 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 6 | United Services Club Pub/bar/nightclub · CM21 9AY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Mar 2024 |
| 7 | Mandeville Jmi School School/college/university · CM21 0BL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Reedings Junior School School/college/university · CM21 9DD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Alix's Sweet Treats Other catering premises · CM21 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Mar 2022 |
| 10 | The Playbarn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM21 0NG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Jun 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Sawbridgeworth
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
The Dancing Crayfish CM21 0RL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 Mar 2026 |
Pick & Nosh CM21 9JJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 5 Mar 2026 |
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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