The Queens Head

Sawbridgeworth

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Queens Head scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 26 March 2026 by East Hertfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Queens Head, from June 2010 to March 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2010 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Queens Head.

Food hygiene rating history for The Queens Head
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
24 June 2010	4 / 5	Good
26 March 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Queens Head in Sawbridgeworth 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?

Blounts Lane,
Allens Green,
Sawbridgeworth,
Hertfordshire,
CM21 0LS

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

Who inspects The Queens Head?

Food hygiene at The Queens Head 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 Queens Head

What is The Queens Head’s food hygiene rating?

The Queens Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 March 2026.

When was The Queens Head last inspected?

The Queens Head was last inspected by East Hertfordshire on 26 March 2026.

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.