Fortune's House

Hertfordshire

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 March 2026 by East Hertfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Fortune's House, from March 2018 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Fortune's House.

Food hygiene rating history for Fortune's House
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
30 March 2018	5 / 5	Very good
27 March 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Fortune's House in Hertfordshire has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

121 High Street,
Watton At Stone,
Hertfordshire,
SG14 3SB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Fortune's House. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Fortune's House?

Food hygiene at Fortune's House is inspected by East Hertfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastherts.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Fortune's House

What is Fortune's House’s food hygiene rating?

Fortune's House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 March 2026.

When was Fortune's House last inspected?

Fortune's House was last inspected by East Hertfordshire on 27 March 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.