Kite at The Red Hart
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Kite at The Red Hart is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Red Hart 28 - 29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1BG, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Hertfordshire oversees 1,114 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- The Red Hart 28 - 29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
- Postcode
- SG5 1BG
- Local Authority
- North Hertfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1070529
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Kite at The Red Hart?
Kite at The Red Hart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Hertfordshire.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Kite at The Red Hart last inspected?
Kite at The Red Hart was last inspected on 2026-03-05. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Kite at The Red Hart located?
Kite at The Red Hart is located at The Red Hart 28 - 29 Bucklersbury, Hitchin, Hertfordshire , SG5 1BG, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SG5 postcode area.