The Warm Welcome Cafe

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-08-21

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Warm Welcome Cafe is a other catering premises located at Rustic Rhubarb Cafe Farm Kitchen, Aldenham Country Park, Dagger Lane, Elstree, in the Hertsmere local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 August 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 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Hertsmere oversees 842 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hertsmere is 4.7 out of 5. 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
Other catering premises
Address
Rustic Rhubarb Cafe Farm Kitchen, Aldenham Country Park, Dagger Lane, Elstree
Postcode
Not available
Local Authority
Hertsmere
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1788139

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Warm Welcome Cafe?

The Warm Welcome Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hertsmere.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a other catering premises?

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 The Warm Welcome Cafe last inspected?

The Warm Welcome Cafe was last inspected on 2026-08-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.