Food Safety in Bishop's Stortford Central
346 establishments rated · 84.97% with 5 stars
Bishop's Stortford is a market town and civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of Hertfordshire, England. It lies 11 miles (18 km) east-north-east of the county town of Hertford and 28 miles (45 km) north-north-east of Charing Cross in central London. The town adjoins the border with Essex. The M11 motorway passes to the east of the town, and Stansted Airport lies immediately east of the motorway. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 40,955 and the built up area had a population of 40,915.
Bishop's Stortford Central (CM23) is home to 346 rated food establishments in the East Hertfordshire area of East Hertfordshire. An impressive 84.97% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Bishop's Stortford Central vs East Hertfordshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · East Hertfordshire average across 1,135 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Bishop's Stortford Central
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avanti Grange Secondary School School/college/university · CM23 2BD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 2 | B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other · CM23 3AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Sept 2018 |
| 3 | Cocoa&Crumb Chocolates Retailers - other · CM23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Grace Makes Dough Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| 5 | Hanine Bunsik Takeaway/sandwich shop · CM23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 6 | Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM23 3UL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Christine Heron Other catering premises · CM23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Oct 2011 |
| 8 | Steve's Ices Mobile caterer · CM23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 9 | Cafe Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM23 3AB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 May 2024 |
| 10 | Bailey Hills Estate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · CM23 1JG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26 Sept 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Bishop's Stortford Central
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Shadhona CM23 3AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 Dec 2025 |
Paisa Wine Bar CM23 2LR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 Jan 2026 |
Pukk Thai Takeaway CM23 2DW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 Feb 2025 |
SportsCool West Essex CM23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 Jan 2025 |
Lagom CM23 3PQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 Oct 2024 |
The Fish Yard CM23 5EP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 Jun 2025 |
Herts And Essex High School CM23 5NJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | School/college/university | 12 Dec 2025 |
Hong Kong Kitchen CM23 3BG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 Jan 2026 |
Legends CM23 5DH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Mobile caterer | 1 Dec 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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