Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Harpenden Arms food hygiene rating
The Harpenden Arms
188 High Street
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2TR Inspected 24 July 2026
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 2TR Inspected 24 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 Harpenden Arms in St Albans City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 24 July 2026. The Harpenden Arms is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 188 High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TR.
- Business name
- The Harpenden Arms
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- St Albans City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 24 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 305660
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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
24 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 Harpenden Arms has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 9 June 2026 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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