A chicken shop needs “major improvement” according to a recent food hygiene inspection.

Max Peri Peri, found in Market Street, was given a 1/5 rating after the Watford Borough Council Environmental Health team visited on June 14.

Specifically the management of food safety required “major improvement”, the hygienic food handling required “improvement” and the cleanliness and condition of facilities were “very good”.

The Watford Observer has been logging inspections on a monthly basis so that readers can stay up-to-date with which spots have been inspected.

Five is top of the scale, meaning the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law, and zero is at the bottom of the scale, meaning urgent improvement is necessary.

Here is a round-up of the other recent scores within Watford Borough Council:

MITIE Cleaning and Environmental (Watford General Hospital)

The catering service for the hospital was found to be “generally satisfactory” with a rating of 3 after a visit on June 14.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were “generally satisfactory”, and the cleanliness and condition of facilities was good”.

The Royal Oak

Watford Heath

On June 16, the pub was found to be ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘good’.

Nisa Express

High Street, Watford

On June 17, the shop was found to be ‘good’ with a 4/5 rating.

The hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ‘very good’, and the cleanliness and condition of facilities was ‘generally satisfactory’

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue

The canteen for firefighters was found to be ‘very good’ with a rating of 5 on June 21.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ‘good’, and the cleanliness of facilities was ‘very good’.

Hayris Kebab House

Clarendon Road

The kebab spot was ranked ‘very good’ with a rating of 5 on June 21.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘good’.

Bright Little Stars Nursery

Sheepcot Lane

On June 22, the nursery was found to be ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘very good.

Italian Wood Fred Pizza

On June 24, the spot at The Parade was ranked ‘very good’ with a rating of 5 on June 24.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘good’.

Meriden Post Office

Plover House

One June 27, the Post office was found to be ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ‘good’ and the cleanliness and condition of facilities was ‘very good’.

Hollywood Bowl

Woodside Leisure Park

The bowling venue was ranked ‘very good’ with a rating of 5 after a visit on June 28.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ‘very good’, and the cleanliness was found to be ‘good’.

Caterlink @ Coates Way JMI School

On June 28, the school was told it was ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were ‘very good’, and the cleanliness was found to be ‘good’.

Fresh Cut Sandwich Bar

St Albans Road

The sandwich bar was ranked ‘very good’ with a rating of 5 after the inspection on June 29.

The hygienic food handling and cleanliness of facilities were ‘good’, and the management of food safety was ‘very good’.

Biggdaddy

Mobile caterer Biggdaddy was found to be ‘very good’ with a rating of 5 on July 7.

The cleanliness and condition of facilities was ‘very good’ while the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were rated ‘good’.

Energy Kidz @ Orchard Primary School

On July 11, the breakfast and afterschool club was ranked ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

The hygienic food handling was ‘very good’ while the cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety were ‘good’.

The Red Lion

Vicarage Road

The pub was visited on July 12 and was ranked ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were rated ‘good’, and the cleanliness and condition of facilities was ‘very good’.

Olive Catering

Imperial Way

Olive Catering was visited on July 12 and found to be ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were rated ‘very good’, and the cleanliness and condition of facilities was ‘good’.

Morrisons Daily

Cassiobury Drive

On July 12, the shop was said to be ‘very good’ with a rating of 5.

The hygienic food handling was ranked ‘very good’, and the cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety were ‘good’.

Jess Hurst

Listed as a private retailer, an inspection took place on July 13 and was ranked ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness of facilities were ranked ‘very good’, and the management of food safety was ‘good’.

Cerbul Carpatin

Market Street

The restaurant was ranked ‘very good’ with a 5/5 rating on July 13.

All areas inspected – the hygienic food handling, cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety – were rated ‘good’.