The Block, Hitchin
The Block is a pub at 23 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN. The Block's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire council on 20 November 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 6 years ago - Address
- 23 Churchgate
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1DN - Council
- North Hertfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Block’s food hygiene rating
The Block's rating is 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Block's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Block
- 5Rose & Crown30 m
- 5Angel Vaults110 m
- 5Teller Bar120 m
- 5The Glasshouse120 m
- 5Bridgetown Monroe130 m
- 5Kite at the Red Hart140 m
All 30 pubs and bars in Hitchin
Questions about The Block
What is the food hygiene rating at The Block?
The Block's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire council on 20 November 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Block?
The Block is at 23 Churchgate, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1DN, in Hitchin. North Hertfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Rose & Crown, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The Block?
The closest pubs and bars to The Block are Rose & Crown (30 m), Angel Vaults (110 m) and Teller Bar (120 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Block's hygiene rating up to date?
The Block's rating is 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Block on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, North Hertfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.