While five places in Watford scored poorly after recent food hygiene inspections, there are plenty that achieved high ratings.

The Food Standards Agency found that 15 places in Watford were either “good” or “very good” during inspections within recent months, which can be reassuring to hear following the wave of five places in Watford that needed “urgent” or “major” improvement.

Two others were found to be "generally satisfactory".

Inspections are to make sure that food hygiene is up to code and holds good food safety standards.

Ratings on a scale are then issued to rank the hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

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 list of recent inspections – not including the five poor ratings:

Creams Café

149, The Parade

The desert parlour was found to be “good” with a rating of 4 after an inspection on September 30.

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

Biryani House

On October 4, Biryani House was found to be “good” with a rating of 4.

The management of food safety was “generally satisfactory” the cleanliness of facilities was “good” and the hygienic food handling was “very good”.

Wenzels

90 – 92, The Parade

On October 26, the chain bakery 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 “very good”.

Prandora’s Box

6 Observer Drive

On October 26, Prandora’s Box was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and cleanliness of facilities were “very good” while the management of food safety was “good”.

Cassiobury Court

The private drug and rehab clinic was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5 after an inspection on October 26.

The hygienic food handling was “very good”, while both the cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety was “good”.

Gather & Gather By CH&CO Catering Ltd

73 - 77 Clarendon Road

The catering company was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5 after an inspection on October 27.

Both the management of food safety and cleanliness of facilities were “very good” while the hygienic food handling was “good”.

Cafe Latino Limited

32 Market Street

On October 28, Café Latino was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

The hygienic food handling was “very good” and both the cleanliness and management of food safety was “good”.

Eat Taiwan 168

On November 2, Eat Taiwan 168 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 “good”.

Cake Queen – Watford

On November 2, Cake Queen 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 “good”.

Gourmet 4

Woodside Leisure Park

On November 4, the restaurant 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 “good”.

IFG @ Westfield Academy

Inspectors at Westfield Academy on November 5 found the food hygiene to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the hygienic food handling and management of food safety were “good” while the cleanliness of facilities was “very good”.

Table Hall Nursery

Pinner Road

On November 8, the nursery was found to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the management of food safety and cleanliness of facilities were “very good” while the hygienic food handling was “good”.

Stanborough Primary and Secondary Schools

Stanborough Park

On November 8, inspectors found the school to be “very good” with a rating of 5.

Both the management of food safety and cleanliness of facilities were “very good” while the hygienic food handling was “good”.

Delite Post Office

200, St Albans Road

On November 8, the Post Office 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 “very good”.

Wok & Go

96, The Parade

On November 9, Wok & Go was found to be “generally satisfactory” with a rating of 3.

All areas inspected - the hygienic food handling, cleanliness of facilities and management of food safety – were “generally satisfactory”.

Draculas European Foods

85, The Parade

On November 9, the place was found to be “generally satisfactory” with a rating of 3.