Battleaxes Public House
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Battleaxes Public House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3AD, in the Hertsmere local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 January 2026, 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. Hertsmere oversees 874 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hertsmere 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Battleaxes Public House?
Battleaxes Public House 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 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 Battleaxes Public House last inspected?
Battleaxes Public House was last inspected on 2026-01-27. 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 Battleaxes Public House located?
Battleaxes Public House is located at Butterfly Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire , WD6 3AD, in the Hertsmere local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WD6 postcode area.