The Albert Inn

Hitchin

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Albert Inn scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 28 February 2025 by North Hertfordshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Albert Inn, from February 2022 to February 2025.

Food hygiene rating history for The Albert Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
28 February 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Albert Inn in Hitchin 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?

The Albert Inn 50 Walsworth Road,
Hitchin,
Hertfordshire,
SG4 9SU

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

Who inspects The Albert Inn?

Food hygiene at The Albert Inn is inspected by North Hertfordshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.north-herts.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Albert Inn

What is The Albert Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Albert Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 February 2025.

When was The Albert Inn last inspected?

The Albert Inn was last inspected by North Hertfordshire on 28 February 2025.

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.