The Langley

Watford

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 Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 4 February 2025 by Watford.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Langley, from February 2019 to February 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2025.

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

Food hygiene rating history for The Langley
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 February 2019	5 / 5	Very good
4 February 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Langley in Watford 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?

Langley Catering,
38 - 42 The Parade High Street,
Watford,
WD17 1AZ

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

Who inspects The Langley?

Food hygiene at The Langley is inspected by Watford, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.watford.gov.uk/foodhygieneratings or [email protected].

Questions about The Langley

What is The Langley’s food hygiene rating?

The Langley has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 4 February 2025.

When was The Langley last inspected?

The Langley was last inspected by Watford on 4 February 2025.

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.