Cafe Alfresco
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Cafe Alfresco is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 84 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3TG, in the St Albans City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 December 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. St Albans City oversees 1,138 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in St Albans City is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 84 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
- Postcode
- AL1 3TG
- Local Authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1716017
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Cafe Alfresco?
Cafe Alfresco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by St Albans City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Cafe Alfresco last inspected?
Cafe Alfresco was last inspected on 2024-12-09. 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 Cafe Alfresco located?
Cafe Alfresco is located at 84 Victoria Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire , AL1 3TG, in the St Albans City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AL1 postcode area.