Old Bell
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Old Bell is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 177 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3BN, in the St Albans City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 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. 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 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
- 177 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire
- Postcode
- AL5 3BN
- Local Authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 305764
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Old Bell?
Old Bell 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 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 Old Bell last inspected?
Old Bell was last inspected on 2024-09-19. 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 Old Bell located?
Old Bell is located at 177 Luton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire , AL5 3BN, in the St Albans City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the AL5 postcode area.