The Oval Cafe

The Clock Building, 6 Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4FB

Restaurant / Café / Canteen

Last inspected 21 January 2026 (8 months ago)

Generally satisfactory

Inspection breakdown

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25 points in total. The overall rating follows from that total, with no single area bad enough to pull it down further.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Good

5 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

The Clock Building, 6 Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4FB (opens in Google Maps)

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Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: St Albans City
Town/city: Harpenden
County: Hertfordshire
Business type: Restaurant / Café / Canteen
FHRS ID: 1715405

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