The Doctors Tonic

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-09-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Doctors Tonic is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6PR, in the Welwyn Hatfield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 September 2024, 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. Welwyn Hatfield oversees 753 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Welwyn Hatfield 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
Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Postcode
AL8 6PR
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
181650

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Doctors Tonic?

The Doctors Tonic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Welwyn Hatfield.

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 The Doctors Tonic last inspected?

The Doctors Tonic was last inspected on 2024-09-02. 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 The Doctors Tonic located?

The Doctors Tonic is located at Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire , AL8 6PR, in the Welwyn Hatfield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AL8 postcode area.