Hotel Chocolat
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Hotel Chocolat is a retailers - other located at 34 Chequer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3YD, in the St Albans City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2025, 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 0 — 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. 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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
- Retailers - other
- Address
- 34 Chequer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire
- Postcode
- AL1 3YD
- Local Authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 305453
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Hotel Chocolat?
Hotel Chocolat 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 retailers - other?
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 Hotel Chocolat last inspected?
Hotel Chocolat was last inspected on 2025-02-25. 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 Hotel Chocolat located?
Hotel Chocolat is located at 34 Chequer Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire , AL1 3YD, in the St Albans City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AL1 postcode area.