The Ponsbourne

Newgate Street

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Ponsbourne 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 5 March 2026 by Welwyn Hatfield.

What does this rating mean?

The Ponsbourne in Newgate Street 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?

Ponsbourne Hotel,
Ponsbourne Park,
Newgate Street,
Hertford,
SG13 8QT

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

Who inspects The Ponsbourne?

Food hygiene at The Ponsbourne 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 Ponsbourne

What is The Ponsbourne’s food hygiene rating?

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

When was The Ponsbourne last inspected?

The Ponsbourne was last inspected by Welwyn Hatfield on 5 March 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.