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The Shamrock

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Shamrock scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 14 April 2025 by Watford.

What does this rating mean?

The Shamrock has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

510 Whippendell Road,
Watford,
WD18 7QJ
The Shamrock Hygiene Rating - 2/5

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

Who inspects The Shamrock?

Food hygiene at The Shamrock 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 Shamrock

What is The Shamrock’s food hygiene rating?
The Shamrock has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 April 2025.
When was The Shamrock last inspected?
The Shamrock was last inspected by Watford on 14 April 2025.
Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.
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.

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