The Orange Tree
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Orange Tree is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Orange Tree 100 Stevenage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9DR, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 October 2024, 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Hertfordshire oversees 1,114 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Hertfordshire 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
- The Orange Tree 100 Stevenage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
- Postcode
- SG4 9DR
- Local Authority
- North Hertfordshire
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 961335
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Orange Tree?
The Orange Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Hertfordshire.
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 Orange Tree last inspected?
The Orange Tree was last inspected on 2024-10-15. 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 Orange Tree located?
The Orange Tree is located at The Orange Tree 100 Stevenage Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire , SG4 9DR, in the North Hertfordshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SG4 postcode area.