Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
The Bishops Cave food hygiene rating
The Bishops Cave
The Bishop's Cave
19 Holywell Hill
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 1EZ Inspected 17 July 2026
19 Holywell Hill
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 1EZ Inspected 17 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by St Albans City
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Bishops Cave in St Albans City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 17 July 2026. The Bishops Cave is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Bishop's Cave, 19 Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1EZ.
- Business name
- The Bishops Cave
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 17 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1715478
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
17 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for The Bishops Cave has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 7 February 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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