Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Thornes Garden Nursery food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by North Hertfordshire
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Thornes Garden Nursery in North Hertfordshire currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 2 July 2026. Thornes Garden Nursery is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at Thornes Poultry Centre And Garden Nursery Stotfold Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4JR.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
2 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Thornes Garden Nursery currently has a food hygiene rating of 1, compared with a rating of 3 at its previous recorded inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
| 9 January 2025 | 3 | Generally satisfactory | Previous |
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