The Mallard

Hertfordshire

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 17 February 2026 by Welwyn Hatfield.

What does this rating mean?

The Mallard in Hertfordshire 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?

89 Great North Road,
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
AL9 5LP

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

Who inspects The Mallard?

Food hygiene at The Mallard is inspected by Welwyn Hatfield, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.welhat.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Mallard

What is The Mallard’s food hygiene rating?

The Mallard has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 February 2026.

When was The Mallard last inspected?

The Mallard was last inspected by Welwyn Hatfield on 17 February 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.