Six Watford eateries have received the top score in the latest round of food hygiene ratings.

A new addition to Cassiobury Park was among several restaurants and takeaways which scooped 5/5 scores after Watford Borough Council environmental officers visited without notice in recent weeks.

The Cedar Cafe, which took over the former Daisy’s in the Park building from March 1, was rated 'very good' overall based on three categories: hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and the management of food safety.

Watford Observer: Cedar Cafe was one of seven eateries rated in recent weeks.Cedar Cafe was one of seven eateries rated in recent weeks. (Image: Newsquest)

Inspectors assessed these categories to give a rating between zero and five, with the lowest meaning 'urgent improvement necessary' and the highest 'very good'. See the latest 5/5 eateries below.

Restaurants and cafes:

  • Taco Bell, 90 High Street, inspected on March 11
  •  Cedar Cafe, Cassiobury Park, inspected on March 12
  •  KFC, 54 - 56 High Street, inspected on March 18

Takeaways:

  • Roosters Piri Piri, 38b High Street, inspected on March 18
  • Subway, 11 King Street, inspected on March 19
  • Tops Pizza, 155 The Parade, inspected on March 19

The Sri Lankan takeaway Island Box, 332 St Albans Road, received a 3/5 rating based on an inspection on February 15.