Leverstock Green playgroup food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dacorum
Leverstock Green playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Village Hall, Leverstock Green Village Centre, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8QG
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Leverstock Green playgroup 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% | ← Leverstock Green playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Leverstock Green playgroup 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 Leverstock Green playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Breakspear Way SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Breakspear Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Baxterstorey LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Community Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Adeyfield Free Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Baxter Storey Ltd - Henkel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Adeyfield Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Leverstock Green playgroup
What is Leverstock Green playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Leverstock Green playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Leverstock Green playgroup 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leverstock Green playgroup last inspected?
Leverstock Green playgroup was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months 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 Leverstock Green playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leverstock Green playgroup compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Leverstock Green playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Leverstock Green playgroup 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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