The Lemon Tree

Hertfordshire

Heads up: The Lemon Tree no longer shows up in the latest Food Standards Agency data for East Hertfordshire. It may have closed, changed its name or moved. The rating below is the last one the FSA published for it.

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Lemon Tree scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 16 November 2016 by East Hertfordshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Lemon Tree in Hertfordshire has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

14 Water Lane,
Bishops Stortford,
Hertfordshire,
CM23 2JZ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Lemon Tree. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Lemon Tree?

Food hygiene at The Lemon Tree 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 The Lemon Tree

What is The Lemon Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Lemon Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 16 November 2016.

When was The Lemon Tree last inspected?

The Lemon Tree was last inspected by East Hertfordshire on 16 November 2016.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.

Has The Lemon Tree closed down?

The Lemon Tree no longer appears in the latest Food Standards Agency data for East Hertfordshire, which usually means it has closed, changed name or moved. The rating shown here is the last one the FSA published for it.