Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
Thorns of Harpenden food hygiene rating
Thorns of Harpenden
3 High Street
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2RT Inspected 20 March 2026
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2RT Inspected 20 March 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
Thorns of Harpenden in St Albans City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 20 March 2026. Thorns of Harpenden is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at 3 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2RT.
- Business name
- Thorns of Harpenden
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 20 March 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1715929
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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
20 March 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
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Thorns of Harpenden.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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