The Cock Hitchin

Hitchin

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Cock Hitchin scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 November 2025 by North Hertfordshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Cock Hitchin 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?

8 High Street,
Hitchin,
Hertfordshire,
SG5 1BH

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

Who inspects The Cock Hitchin?

Food hygiene at The Cock Hitchin 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 Cock Hitchin

What is The Cock Hitchin’s food hygiene rating?

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

When was The Cock Hitchin last inspected?

The Cock Hitchin was last inspected by North Hertfordshire on 28 November 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.