Nicksun Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Nicksun Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 198 Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NJ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Nicksun Food among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ← Nicksun Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Nicksun Food none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Nicksun Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens - the Heights Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| DENS @ The Elms Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Arif’s Cafe Hemel Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| DSP Retail Ltd t/a One Stop Highfield Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dough with the Flow Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| A1 Equipment Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Nicksun Food
What is Nicksun Food's food hygiene rating?
Nicksun Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 25 September 2023.
Is Nicksun Food safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nicksun Food last inspected?
Nicksun Food was last inspected on 25 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nicksun Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nicksun Food compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Nicksun Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Nicksun Food and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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