Little Alpine At The Three Compasses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hertsmere
Little Alpine At The Three Compasses holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Three Compasses, Pegmire Lane, Aldenham, WD25 8DR
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Little Alpine At The Three Compasses among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Little Alpine At The Three Compasses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Little Alpine At The Three Compasses 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 Little Alpine At The Three Compasses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldenham Golf & Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bhaktivedanta Manor Main,Bakery, Deity Kitchen, Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bagels + Schmear Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Bambolina Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Battlers Green Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Aldenham School And Day Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Berrygrove Lodge Partnership Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Beaumonts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Alpine At The Three Compasses
What is Little Alpine At The Three Compasses's food hygiene rating?
Little Alpine At The Three Compasses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Little Alpine At The Three Compasses 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Alpine At The Three Compasses last inspected?
Little Alpine At The Three Compasses was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Alpine At The Three Compasses?
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 Little Alpine At The Three Compasses compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Little Alpine At The Three Compasses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Little Alpine At The Three Compasses 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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