Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for The Oval Cafe

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The Oval Cafe is located near the area of HARPENDEN.

Rating: 3 - Generally SatisfactoryLast inspected: Wed 21 Jan 2026AL5 4FBfhrs

Generally Satisfactory

Location

Address

The Clock Building, 6 Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden

HARPENDEN AL5

Local authority

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Some non-compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Premises in the top 50%. Standards are being maintained or improved.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Generally Satisfactory (10)

Satisfactory record of compliance. May have a satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 3 - Generally Satisfactory
Date of last inspection: 21 January 2026
FHRS ID: 1715405
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: The Oval Cafe
Address: The Clock Building, 6 Highfield Oval, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden
Responsible local authority: st-albans-city

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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