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10The Sword Inn Hand

Pub or bar · Sword In Hand, Westmill, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9LQ

Food hygiene rating

012345

Urgent improvementVery good

Generally satisfactory. What a 3 means. Inspected 24 Aug 2026 by East Hertfordshire council.

Badges

Freshly inspectedInspected 70 days ago

5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row

Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

Dashed badges unlock once RatedEats has tracked this business across more than one inspection.

What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodGenerally satisfactory

Cleanliness and condition of premisesGenerally satisfactory

Management of food safetyGood

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 10, structural 10, management 5.

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