A cocktail and tapas bar was told that “major improvement” was necessary after a food hygiene inspection.

Marcel's, a “Gatsby inspired” bar that opened up in The Parade in November, was given a 1/5 rating after an inspection on March 30.

Specifically, the management of food safety required “major improvement” and the hygienic food handling needed “improvement”.

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The Watford Observer has been logging inspections on a monthly basis so that readers can stay up-to-date with which spots have been inspected.

Five is top of the scale, meaning the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law, and zero is at the bottom of the scale, meaning urgent improvement is necessary.

Here is a round-up of the recent scores within Watford Borough Council:

JRC Global Buffet

The Parade, Watford

On April 5, the buffet chain was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “good”.

Hussain Ice Cream

On April 5, the mobile caterer was found to be “generally satisfactory” with a rating of 3.

Both the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the management of food safety were considered “generally satisfactory”, while the hygienic food handling was “good”.

Pizza and Kebab Corner

Whippendell Road

On April 6, the kebab shop was found to be “good” with a rating of 4.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were rated “good” and the cleanliness and condition of facilities “generally satisfactory”.

Il Pellegrino

The Parade, Watford

The Italian restaurant was considered “good” with a rating of 4 after a visit on April 7.

The hygienic food handling was rated “very good”, the cleanliness and condition of facilities “good” and the management of food safety “generally satisfactory”.

SugarVibesOnly

The online cake designer was considered “very good” with a rating of 5 after a visit on April 12.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “good”.

144 Lounge

High Street, Watford

Inspectors said the longue was “very good” with a rating of 5 after a visit on April 12.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “good”.

Peri Peri Original

St Albans Road, Watford

On April 18, the takeaway was found to be “generally satisfactory” with a rating of 3.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “generally satisfactory”.

Grilled Cottage

Vicarage Road, Watford

On April 19, the takeaway was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “good”.

BloomsYard

Watford Met Station

The new branch for the café was inspected on April 20 and was considered “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were “very good”, and the cleanliness and condition of facilities was “good”.

Caterlink

Leavesden Green Primary School

On April 26, the school caterer was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “very good”.

Ashbourne Day Nurseries

Leavesden Green Primary School

On April 26, the nursery kitchen was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “good”.

Little Raccoons Day Nursery

Sandringham Road Watford

On April 22, the nursery was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “very good”.

Leavesden Montessori House

On April 27, the school was considered “very good” with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “very good”.

The Pantry

Nascot Wood Infants School

On April 28, the school was considered to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were “very good”, and the management of food safety was “good”.

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

On May 6, the school was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were “very good”, and the cleanliness and condition of facilities was “good”.

Kelly’s Caribbean Cuisine

On May 11, the Caribbean spot was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities, and the management of food safety – were rated “good”.

Brunswick Court Care Centre

Stratford Road, Watford

On May 17, the nursing home was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were “very good” and the management of food safety “good”.

The Park Nursery

Park Avenue, Watford

On May 18, the nursery was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were “good” and the management of food safety was “very good”.

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