Eateries in Watford and Three Rivers scored near perfect food hygiene ratings in recent inspections.
Inspectors from the environmental health team at the two councils were left impressed when all places visited were either found to be “good” or “very good” between mid-July and August.
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.
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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 other recent scores within both Watford Borough Council and Three Rivers:
Green Island Fish & Chip Shop
Church Lane, Mill End
On July 13, inspectors rated the takeaway 4/5 and said it was ‘good’.
Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were rated ‘good’ and the management of food safety was ‘generally satisfactory’.
Toad Hall Nursery
Hempstead Road, Watford
On July 14, inspectors took a look at the nursery and said both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were “very good” while the cleanliness and condition of facilities were considered “good”.
It scored 5/5.
Chatori Kudi
Watford
This takeaway was also inspected on July 14 and both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were rated ‘good’.
The management of food safety was ‘generally satisfactory’.
It scored a 4/5.
Village Kitchen
Lower Paddock Road, Oxhey
On July 20, inspectors gave the kitchen a 5/5 with a ‘very good’ ranking.
All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘good’.
KSV Business – Esso Service Station
Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth
Inspectors visited the service station on July 20 and ranked the place ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating.
All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘good’.
Yam Yam Bistro
Poplars Close, Watford
This spot was ranked ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating after a visit on July 21.
The hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘very good’ and the management of food safety was ranked ‘good’.
Burgitzza
Chalk Hill, Watford
The delivery venue was rated 4/5 and ranked ‘very good’ after an inspection on July 21.
However a full breakdown on what it scored on individual areas inspected has not been provided.
Pecking Garden Restaurant
Main Avenue, Moor Park
This restaurant was rated 5/5 and ranked ‘very good’ on July 21.
Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ‘very good’ and the cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’.
Soul Survivor Watford Church
Greycaine Road, Watford
On July 26, inspectors said the catering was ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating.
Both the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety were ‘very good’ while the hygienic food handling was ‘good’.
Croxley Green Community Centre
Community Way, Croxley Green
The community centre was rated 5/5 and ranked ‘very good’ on July 26.
All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘very good’.
Baba Chai
Colonial Way, Watford
Served from a colourful truck, this café that opened this year offers authentic Karak and Kashmiri chai teas, as well as fresh doughnuts, waffles and other desserts.
It ranked ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating after a visit on July 27.
All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘good’.
The Moon Under Water
High Street, Watford
The popular Wetherspoons pub impressed inspectors and scored 5/5 and was ranked ‘very good’ on July 28.
Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were ‘good’ and the management of food safety was ‘very good’.
Watford Day Nursery
Printers Avenue, Watford
This nursery was the first place to be inspected in August in Watford. It scored 5/5 and was ranked ‘very good’.
Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ranked ‘good’ and the cleanliness and condition of facilities ‘very good’.
Bubbleology
High Street, Watford
The bubble tea chain opening in Watford scored 5/5 and was said to be ‘very good’ on August 1.
Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ranked ‘good’ and the cleanliness and condition of facilities ‘very good’.
Jamaica Blue
atria Watford
The café scored 5/5 and was ranked ‘very good’ on August 2.
Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ranked ‘good’ and the cleanliness and condition of facilities ‘very good’.
Fairy Bakes
Watford
On August 4, Fairy Bakes was ranked ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating.
Both the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety were ranked ‘very good’. The hygienic food handling was ‘very good’.
Tartes De Tout Saisons
Private address, Three Rivers
On August 9, Tartes De Tout Saisons scored 5/5 and was ranked ‘very good’.
The hygienic food handling was ‘very good’ and the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety were ‘good’.
The Partridge Pub
St Georges Drive, Carpenders Park
The pub was ranked ‘very good’ and scored 5/5.
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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